Director of Child Care Operations

Our licensed child care network is searching for a committed, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Child Care Center Director. Southside Christian Child Care’s primary objective is to provide safe, healthy, and loving environments for children to reach their full potential, no matter the circumstance. As the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of center operations, including ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations, managing staff and resources, and maintaining a secure and nurturing environment for children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with all applicable state child care regulations and guidelines, including teacher-to-child ratios, required paperwork for licensing, staff, and attendees, and facility upkeep
• Ensure the health, safety, and comfort of all children under our care
• Implement center policies to help protect children from abuse and neglect
• Maintain program budget, collect payments and fees, approve and track expenses, and facilitate payroll
• Manage staff and resources to ensure the smooth operation of the center, including hiring and training teachers, maintaining staffing and enrollment files, and keeping clean classrooms
• Build strong and positive relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Conduct and document staff meetings
• Plan and execute family-inclusive events
• Perform general office duties, including managing database systems and performing key administrative tasks
• Oversee supply and food ordering to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• MUST be at least 21 years old
• MUST have a bachelor of science or art degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement OR a bachelor of science or art degree with 15 credit hours of college level courses with documented content relating to needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six years or younger. A bachelors degree combined with a CDA would also qualify. OR a two year associates degree in early childhood with 3 years experience in an early childhood program.
• MUST be willing and able to pass a physical, background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of common state child care regulations
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with ability to problem solve and make decisions independently
• General computer literacy

**Please do not apply if you cannot meet the education requirements for the position, these requirements are set forth by the state and must be met in order to qualify as a Child Care Director with the state of Indiana.

We offer employee child care and discounts, full health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, professional development, paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

Southside Christian Child Care is dedicated to providing high quality child care and creating warm and welcoming environments for the children in our care. Join our team and help us make a positive impact on the lives of the children and families in our community. Submit your resume today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000