Child Care Center Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Childcare center directors have the responsibility for ensuring the safety of the children in their care, complying with licensing regulations, communicating with parents, and coordinating activities and events. The director is also responsible for operational and instructional leadership at the child development center and implementing instructional objectives for the operation of the center. Other responsibilities include training and managing staff, creating educational programs, building a rapport with parents, and balancing budgets.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day activities.
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Develop academic programs.
• Monitor students and teachers for progress.
• Train, encourage, and mentor teachers and other staff.
• Administer record keeping.
• Supervise teachers and other support staff, monitoring staff-to-child ratios and capacity.
• Maintain rapport with parents.
• Handle tours and marketing.
• Prepare budgets and annual reports.
• Work actively with teachers to maintain high curriculum standards.
• Formulate mission statements.
• Establish performance goals and objectives.
• Explain or answer procedural questions.
• Hire, train, and evaluate teachers.
• Visit classrooms and observe teaching methods.
• Review instructional objectives and adjust accordingly.
• Meet with other administrators, parents, and community organizations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 19 years of age and of good moral character, and must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development.
• Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development.
• Have a Child Development Associate Credential; or
• Have a high school diploma or GED and 3000 clock hours of verifiable experience in organized group activities for children age birth to 13 as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor and:
  • Have successfully completed six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development. Business courses may be included, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirement; or
  • A written, Department-approved plan to acquire at least six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development, in a period not to exceed 12 months. Business courses may be included in the plan, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirements.
  • “We offer competitive compensation packages, with salary commensurate with experience.