Day Care Program Manager

POSITION: Day Care Program Manager

JOB GOAL: To manage a safe and welcoming day care program at multiple sites in the Arlington Public Schools for the benefit of APS teachers and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This person should demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with children families staff and community members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates or Bachelors degree required.
2. At least 5 years experience working in a daycare or childcare setting.
3. Leadership/Management experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated ability to manage and hire staff maintain program budgets and develop programming for staff and families;
2. Demonstrated ability to adhere to regulations surrounding child care facilities and to establish and implement effective policies for child safety.
3. Knowledge of child growth and development and methods for maintaining a positive loving environment in a daycare setting.
4. Knowledge of relevant regulations for operating child care facilities and staffing.
5. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all functions necessary to run a multi-site day care program including staffing coverage supplies purchasing scheduling and financial management.
2. Hire train and supervise day care staff.
3. Make day to day operational decisions about the program and escalate challenges when necessary to appropriate district administrators.
4. Proactively communicate with families about program policies daily activities and events.
5. Enroll children in the program communicate with families regarding billing payment and procedures and identify opportunities for enrollment expansion when possible.
6. Maintain accurate records of children in the program and maintain a wait list as needed.
7. Communicate with prospective day care clients about openings in the program and when children are approaching the time they would age out of the program.
8. Keep time records for all staff hours and communicate with payroll.
9. Communicate regularly with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations on matters impacting the operation and finances of the Day Care Program.
10. Submit financial reports to the Business Office monthly
11. Lead meeting of lead day care staff and full day care staff
12. Respond to parent and staff concerns
13. Maintain and communicate relevant emergency procedures aligned with District and Schools.
14. Purchase supplies needed both durable equipment and disposable supplies.
15. Manage schedules and staffing coverage including calling substitutes when needed. Provide coverage at locations when substitute coverage is not available.
16. Schedule CPR and other necessary training for staff members.
17. Communicate regularly with building principals whose schools host the day care program

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk crouch and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to interact with families and staff meet deadlines with time constraints and occasionally work extended hours. The employee must occasionally lift babies and toddlers as well as push multi-seat strollers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be present during regular working hours. While performing the duties of this job the employee will drive between day care sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with small children and other staff continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

WORK SCHEDULE

The program operates during the School Year on days that teachers report to work and is closed during the summer. The Director may work some hours mid-August to get ready for the new School Year. The program is closed during school vacation weeks holidays but open on Professional Development Days.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year (183 Days plus 12 paid holidays). Additional days in the summer will be paid at the employees per diem rate.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

SALARY/BENEFITS: $75000 - $95000 commensurate with experience

Benefits in accordance with benefits offered to benefit eligible employees in the Town of Arlington and Arlington Public Schools. Enrollment in the Town of Arlington Retirement System is required.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee but is in accordance with the terms of the contract for the position and is subject to change as the needs of the Arlington Public Schools and requirements of the job changes.

Required Experience:

Manager