Manager, Child Care

Days Per Year: 180

JOB TITLE: Manager, Child Care

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Transportation

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Para 4

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Transportation Child-Care Manager will maintain compliance with the minimum standards and State and Federal Licensing laws and is responsible for the daily, on-site operations of the child-care center.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• College credit hours from an accredited college or university meeting the following:Nine (9) hours in child development
• Nine (9) hours in management
• Three (3) years experience in a licensed childcare center

Preferred:

• Associates of Applied Science degree in child development or a closely related field with six college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management.
• Two years of Child-care management experience in a licensed child-care center

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable and understanding of Texas Minimum Standards for Childcare Licensing
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Desire to work with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age
• Must have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• As part of Service Excellence carrying out the service philosophy through application of the four service standards in all engagements with our stake holders:
• • Safety
  • Courtesy
  • Responsiveness
  • Efficiency

SAFETY

• Ensure the child care center’s daily operations is administered in compliance with the Child Care Centers Licensing minimum standards
• Recognize and correct safely related hazards immediately
• Ensure all cleaning, sanitizing of toys and equipment guidelines are followed
• Ensure Emergency Response plan is maintained and updated as required

COURTESY

• Develop and maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with parents and children to ensure their needs are met
• Interact with the children in a way to which conveys respect and nurturing
• Serve as an ambassador for Spring ISD with students, parents, community, other districts, business partners and professional organizations.

RESPONSIVENESS

• Ensure facility and all employees comply with minimum standards
• Foster a department climate of teamwork and mutual respect
• Prepare and implement lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities
• Stimulate and encourage the growth of the children physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually

EFFICIENCY

• Maintain all files as per state and district guidelines
• Assist in the supervision of child care employees
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development
• Manage supplies and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor and direct childcare employees
• Provide input into the performance evaluation of assigned personnel
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.