Job Description
Job Description
Summary
It Takes a Village Child Care is looking to hire center directors in multiple locations. We offer competitive pay, benefit packages, and partial ownership. The right candidate will need to be a team player and collaborate with all our locations. We offer unique opportunities for professional growth beyond this director position and are looking for candidates that are dedicated and eager to take their career to the next level.
Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, quality care and education for all children enrolled with It Takes a Village Child Care. As Director you will be in charge of day to day operations and ensuring compliance with state licensing rules. Directors are responsible for curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. Strong skills in written and verbal communications, interpersonal relationships, and leadership are essential. Experience and willingness to work in classrooms as a support is required.
Duties
- Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
- Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
- Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
- Approve menus and food purchases.
- Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
- Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
- Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
- Manage budget planning and review.
- Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
- Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Supervisory experience.
- 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
- High energy.
- Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Strong finance and budgeting skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.