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Job Location:
Princeton, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Child Care Center Director
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the operations of the district childcare center. Plan and implement operations and program following the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and district guidelines.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Child Development Associate credential or Certified Child Care Professional credential with six college credit hours in management
Valid Child Care Center Directors Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
Effective organizational communication computer and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate center functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of state childcare guidelines and licensing requirements
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Experience:
Two years experience in a licensed childcare center
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Child Care Operations
- Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Facilitate the planning and coordination of the childrens educational programs and activities.
- Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards including maintenance of annual fire health and other inspections.
- Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with Texas DFPS.
- Maintain consistent open and effective communication with parents while providing education training and support as needed.
- Provide reliable accurate and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties.
- Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
Policy Reports and Law
- Implement federal and state law Department of Family Protective Services rule and board policy
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
- Maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development attendance immunization and general health.
- Prepare reports to Child Protection Services (CPS) and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of enrollees.
- Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Budget and Inventory
- Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
- Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
- Execute an effective marketing plan (both internal and external) to maintain desired enrollment.
Professional Growth and Development
- Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.
School or Community Relations
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Articulate the centers mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
- Interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and fairness.
Personnel Management
- Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
- Prepare review and revise job descriptions for childcare center positions.
- Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations.
Safety
- Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect students staff supplies and equipment.
- Maintain safety standards conforming with federal state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
- Implement and follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
- Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of childcare center staff*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and printer.
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling squatting bending and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking climbing lifting balancing and handing or moving materials
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying
Environment: Work inside; exposure to noise. Occasional district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
