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Childcare Director

Yoder Childcare Center
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Position Title: Childcare Director

Status: 12 Month Contract

Department: 

Reports To: Director of Learning Services

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Wage Determination: Annual Salary determined by Board of Education

Board of Education Approved Date: 

 

 

Summary: The job of the District Childcare Director is established for the purposes of providing effective leadership and direction to deliver positive outcomes for district child care programs; providing information and recommendations to parents and families; design child care program plans; oversee daily child care center activities; and assist in preparing budgets. 

 

Qualifications/Education:

 

  • 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

 

  • At Least One of the Following is REQUIRED:
    • 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood AND 6 months’ teaching experience in licensed center or preschool
    • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) AND 1 year teaching experience in licensed center or preschool or supervised practicum 
    • AA or 2-year certificate in child development AND 1 year teaching experience in licensed center or preschool or supervised practicum
    • BA or BS in child development or early childhood education including a practicum AND 3 months teaching experience in licensed center or preschool 
    • BA or BS in related field plus 12 hours of college credit in early childhood AND 6 months’ teaching experience in licensed center or preschool 
  • Working knowledge of child care center regulations
  • Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills    

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Childcare Providers within district



Essential Functions:

  • Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
  • Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem.
  • Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities.
  • Effectively discipline children who are misbehaving.
  • Plan and oversee daily schedules.
  • Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns.

General Responsibilities:

 

  • Coordinate child enrollment with families and district
  • Maintain staff-to-child ratios as determined by KDHE
  • Manage child fee collection 
  • Maintain record of staff licensing and training requirements
  • Market the facility including open child care slots
  • Keep parents up to date on child’s development, progress, and behavior

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

    • Constant bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling
    • Constantly alternating between sitting and standing

 

  • Normally does not lift objects weighing more than 50lbs   

 

 

Terms of Employment: Classified Personnel position, 12-month contract, 40-hour work week. Does not require a teaching or administrative certificate. Salary to be determined by Board of Education. Payment range: $13-$15/hour. 

 

Benefits: Defined benefit for health insurance, Sick & Vacation Days, KPERS, Paid Holidays

 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.

Salary : $13 - $15

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