Childcare Director for NEW CENTER

Kids Grow Childcare and Preschool

Mission:

To provide every employee, parent, and child, with an extraordinary childcare experience. Our culture is to always be kind and considerate, communicating with others how you want to be communicated to.

We will empower you to create a fun and nurturing environment for every child and team member.

Vision:

• We are here to serve: Every child, every parent and every employee
• Who we are: Servants committed to each other, our families, our churches and our communities
• We promise to be: Loving, caring, patient, trustworthy and faithful under all circumstances

Role of the Director: The Director provides direct oversight in several administrative and management responsibilities at the Kids Grow location.

Job Description

• Create an extraordinary environment for each parent, each staff member and each child while maintaining the profitability of the center.
• Reports to the Executive Team Member Kids Grow Inc.
• Be a professional, positive role model for all employees and children
• Full-time position, up to 40 hours per week worked unless taking time off approved by an executive team member, available as early as 6:00 am and as late as 6:30 pm (staggered shifts may occur)
• Possess a strong work ethic and have minimal absences

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Director management and administrative tasks.
• Support Kids Grows faith-based curriculum in a way that engages a child’s unique needs.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where children can creatively learn and play while following health and safety measures.
• Come alongside and participate with parents, with open communication on what is best for their child, in both care and education.
• Pursue a positive relationship with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners..
• Maintain child records, files and forms.
• Parent Tours/enroll new families
• Assist with the hiring, training and orientation of new staff
• Understand and know regulations with DHS Rule 3 Licensing
• Be tech savvy & comfortable with computers/software programs
• Assist in all matters of day-to-day operations
• Organize paperwork
• Process receipts and records
• Implement best practices and developmentally appropriate practice methods

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Director and/or highly skilled childcare teacher with sufficient administrative and leadership experience, and or/degree or diploma in childcare
• Experience and skills in planning and administering an early childhood or related program
• Knowledge of child care licensing requirements
• Computer skills
• Extraordinary communication and people skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills using kindness, patience and courtesy.
• CPR, first aide certification and all other state required certifications
• Requires documented status of legal right to work in the USA and satisfactory background/criminal history check.

Why Choose Kids Grow:

• Smaller ratio sizes of student to teacher!
• 2 of our 4 locations are in a church building. Kids Grows core values are faith based.
• Competitive wages- Kids Grow offers higher wages, more money in your pocket! Raises are common, as you continue to use your skills with Kids Grow.
• Up to 80 hours of PAID vacation opportunity.
• Growth Opportunities – Kids Grow promotes from within. You will grow into the next place in your career.
• Employee discount -- All employees pay a flat rate of $125.00 a week per child.
• Loyalty YEARLY BONUS of $200.00-$800.00 given, as you continue to serve with Kids Grow
• Culture- We are servants committed to each other, our families, our churches, and our communities.
• Support system of leadership. Kids Grow has wise leaders that will surround you, and help you thrive in your role.
• Your well-being is important. Work life/Home life balance is a top priority to Kids Grow.
• Appreciation meals, and yearly celebrations, for YOU. We appreciate and recognize your hard work. We value what you bring everyday to serve and care for those around you.

If you are a Leader who can promise to be loving, caring, patient, trustworthy and faithful, you have found the right place to work. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200 - $800