Childcare Administrator

Job Description: This position is an exempt professional management position. Under general supervision, the childcare administrator operates the childcare program in conformance with institutional regulations and Ohio State Childcare licensing provisions. Responsibilities include the overall management of the early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning, and coordinating of the children’s educational programs and activities.

The Childcare Administrator is responsible for:

Managing the curriculum

• Work with qualified teachers to develop an appropriate curriculum to ensure that it complies with state and federal requirements.

Facility Management

• Makes sure that the center’s physical facilities comply with local, state, and federal laws and are a safe and appropriate environment for children. 
• The Childcare Administrator has knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to ensure the center complies with these requirements.
• The Childcare Administrator will also evaluate and purchase equipment and supplies for the center under the approval of the Programs Director.

Staffing Management

• The Childcare Administrator manages the staff and volunteers, by interviewing candidates and making recommendations to the Programs Director for a second interview, securing that each staff member is updated with their continuing education courses for each year (required by the State), managing disciplinary processes, manage all daily attendance such as the clock in/out and authorizes all work schedules, and work activities.

Parental Communication and Involvement

• Serves as the 'face' of the center, managing communication with parents and the community.
• The Childcare Administrator develops rules/regulations for the center and communicates with parents.
• The Childcare Administrator will meet often with the parents of prospective students to determine whether the center is a good fit for the family.

Manage Financial Responsibilities

• The Childcare Administrator is responsible for the financial management of the center.
• Develop a budget, monthly budget cash flow monitoring and make recommendations to the Director of Programs, if necessary, submit monthly reports, weekly parent private fees report, and timesheets to the Director of Programs.
• In collaboration with the Director of Programs, develops the marketing plan for the center, attends community outreach events and meetings, and develops public relations, and advertising as necessary. Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is preferable.
• License and CDA required, early childhood education experience necessary.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an ECE teacher, at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. 
• Extensive program planning and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of Starting Point regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
• Ability to establish sound educational programming and understating of fiscal and budgetary management.
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Software word, excel, PowerPoint) 
• Experience with private and public funding requirements
• Bilingual English/Spanish (English is a must). 
• Must be able to pass local and federal background checks.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) after a year of service
• Paid time off
• 12 paid Holidays 
• Bi-Monthly Wellness Days
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shifts
• Special event hours and some weekend hours might be required

Work Location: In person 

Ability to commute/relocate: Cleveland, OH 44102: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required).

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $57,000.00 - $59,000.00 commensurate with education and relevant experience.