What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Child Care Center position at Hometown Childcare?
The most outstanding quality of a Director is their ability to provide leadership. Director duties include opening/closing the building and facilitating the program. Other responsibilities include assisting the classrooms and Center with any other tasks, as necessary.
Job requirements include, but not limited to, the following:
- Thorough knowledge of LARA rules and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of Hometown Staff Manual
- Maintains child records
- Maintains staff files, records of training, etc. for Hometown licensing requirements
- Uses only approved documents for center business
- Uses tour guide for new inquiries and knows tuition rates
- Schedule staff to maintain ratios, needs of the center, and payroll budget.
- Ability to monitor and report Payroll.
- Display maturity and sound judgment in emergencies
- Ability to professionally communicate with staff, families, and vendors
- Professional in appearance and follows Hometowns Dress Code.
- Assists in event planning for children and families. When necessary.
- Utilization of all components of Procare
- Ability to work in all classrooms as support, essential coverage or lead teacher when necessary
- Assists the Owner with any duties needed to keep center running efficiently and effectively
- Willing to accommodate a flexible schedule when needed.
- Compliance with state rules
- Assist with the hiring, training of staff
- Monitor staff
- Assist with daily operations
- Supervise staff and children
- Schedule staff
- Schedule training and monitor staff training hours
- Maintain professional relationships with staff and parents.
- Develop and administer policies & procedures in support of the childcare facility
- Maintaining inventory & regulating budget
- Managing social media outlets & daycare website
- Providing tours of childcare facility to prospective clients & families
- Know the availability of childcare openings.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Child Care administration -completed and able to be approved by LARA
- Be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Current/Valid CPR/ First Aid
- Prior Director/Administrator experience necessary
- Knowledge of LARA licensing rules
- Highly motivated, self-directed
- Clean background check
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as must meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of Procare.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed
- Have all credentials approved through LARA to meet the Qualifications of a Director.
- Passionate about working with children
- Ability to build rapport with children
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,000 - $60,000
