Child Care Director
Child Care Director
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Job Description
Child Care Director
Under the supervision of the Program Director the Child Care Director is responsible for the planning development and effective implementation of the operationof a quality early care childcare program that complies with current Delacare and Delaware STARS rules and regulations. The position includes program management and staff supervision. The position requires knowledge of various educational approaches software and other educational materials.
Essential Functions
About Us
For over 90 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.
Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need tothey have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decisionmaking skills.
For over 90 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.
Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need tothey have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decisionmaking skills.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Program Director the Child Care Director is responsible for the planning development and effective implementation of the operationof a quality early care childcare program that complies with current Delacare and Delaware STARS rules and regulations. The position includes program management and staff supervision. The position requires knowledge of various educational approaches software and other educational materials.
Essential Functions
- Manage daytoday operation of the licensed preschool/childcareand summer camp program.
- Interpret and maintain compliance withcurrent state licensing requirements for early care childcare centers; addressnoncompliance issues as needed.
- Control expenditures against anassigned budget; recommend income and expense projections for assigned areas of responsibility; assist with the financial development of the childcare program.
- Ensure safe implementation of allchildcare activities including the condition of equipment and facilities
- ageappropriate activities and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
- Directly supervise children and youthwithin guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and incompliance with applicable state licensing and Delaware Starts regulations.
- Maintain regular contact withparents/guardians concerning programs schedules developmental progress
- (including behavioral issues) payments etc.
- Work with families to generateindividual learning goals for children
- Work closely with Club ChildcareDirector and Unit Director to establish clear objectives for lessons units and projects and communicates.
- Organize and lead activities topromote physical mental and social development such as games arts crafts music and storytelling.
- Adapt teaching methods andinstructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests.
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space tofacilitatecreative play motor skills and safety.
- Regularly observe evaluate anddocument childrens performance behavior and social development and physical health.
- Conduct assessments to determinechildrens development levels needs and potential and work through
- Ages and Stages and also partnering with the local school district if needed
- Within established organizationalguidelines develop and maintain systems for accurately tracking attendancepayments health checks and medicalissues and other related information.
- Complete and submit reports andperform other administrative tasks as needed or directed including purchase of Care reimbursements.
- Contribute toward development of apositive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the
- community.
- Assume other tasks assignments andresponsibilities as needed or directed.
- Support and contribute to the successof other staff members.
Qualification and Education Requirements
- Twenty 20 years of age or older
- Experience working with preschool and school age children
- Must be able to pass an FBI clearance State
- of Delaware Criminal History Background Check National and State Sexual Abuse
- Registry check and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per Delacare
- regulations.
- High school diploma or its equivalency recognized by
- the Delaware Department of Education and TECE 1 and TECE 2
- One 1 year of full time experience (must be
- equivalent to 1000 hours) working with either preschool or schoolage children.
- Early Childhood Administrator Certificate
Preferred Qualifications
- SchoolAge Administrator Certificate
- Associates degree in a related field (earlychildhood psychology social work special education elementary education
Working Conditions
- Frequentlylifts carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25pounds when preparing room for instruction.
- Typicallybends stoops walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interactingwith children in various activities throughout the day.
- Abilityto perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
- Abilityto understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing.
- Highenergy comfort with multitasking able to work with numerous deadlines.
Work Hours:Monday Friday; 10:00am 6:00pm
- Medical Vision and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Free childcare for schoolaged children based upon site availability
- Life Insurance Coverage
- Short & LongTerm Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
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