Daycare Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

As a Director you build strong partnerships with families and team members and oversee day to day operations of the center.
Successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• Proven track record of effectively managing licensed childcare center with substantial focus on growing and managing team members of all levels (min. 5 yrs. experience required)
• Experience in effective training of team members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
• Strong communication skills – professional and effective oral and written communication with parents, kids and team members;
• Proven ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies;
• Experience in complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
• Ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times;
• Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to change children’s diapers or assist in toileting where necessary;

Director must be able to successfully and efficiently handle various operational needs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited) to the following:

• Maintain accurate records, such as children's and team member's files, to meet the state's requirements;
• Implement a health program
• Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with state licensing requirements;
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with the licensing agent or agency;
• Maintain the current licensing documentation;
• Comply with all current licensing regulations.
• Recruit, interview, hire and manage team members;
• Manage staff schedules
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training;
• Plan emergency preparedness training
• Develop and implement curriculum;
• Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day;
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Review and approve lesson plans
• Conduct on site tours with perspective families
• Enroll new families and implement orientation program
• Conduct conferences with parents/guardians on regular basis

Candidates who wish to be considered for the Director position must meet one or more of the following criteria and all requirements mandated by DCFS.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred;
• Associate degree required with educational plan to complete Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children required