Childcare Director

Childcare Director

Classification

Exempt

Reports to : Executive Board of Rebirth Christian Fellowship

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The child care center manager is responsible to plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. Under general supervision, the manager operates the childcare program in conformance with institutional regulations and state day care licensing provisions. Responsibilities include the overall management of the centers early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning and coordinating of the children’s educational programs and activities.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1 Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.

2 Formulate the annual program budget and expend funds according to institution and state guidelines; responsible for ensuring that program operates within budgetary parameters established; if circumstances cause budget to exceed or create potential for budget to be exceeded, plan and implement cost reduction sops and arrange for increased funding from sources.

3 Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of child care staff.

4 Ensure that the center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.

5 Recruit and schedule children for the child care center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.

6 Prepare reports to Child Protection Services and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for.

7 Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.

8 Conduct marketing campaigns, maintain public relations with parents, prospective clients; universities, colleges, or community colleges.

9 Order and maintain child care supplies and equipment.

10 Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records of the child care center; record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary; review income and expense, statistical, and budget status reports to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action; prepare billing reports on child care center use.

11 Develop grant or contract proposals; conduct fund-raising activities; implement contracts with child care funding agencies.

12 Assist child care center staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips; assist as necessary with duties of instructional assistants.

13 Ensure that problems encountered by staff are resolved; alter policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of program.

Competencies

1 Customer/Client Focus.

2 Decision Making.

3 Leadership.

4 Ethical Conduct.

5 Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the child care center and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the center.

Work Environment

This job operates in a child care environment, but is based in an office. The position will interact with children in early learning classrooms on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours may be necessary as needed to cover staffing during center hours.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience.

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience in lieu of Education will be considered with proof that Degree will be obtained within an agreed upon time.

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1 Must be able to successfully pass child protective services and criminal background check.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must Be eligible to work in the United States

AAP/EEO Statement

Rebirth Christian Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rebirth Christian Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Rebirth Christian Academy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rebirth Christian

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Childcare and Daycare Administration: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)