Job Description
- Develop a curriculum and program: Child Care Directors work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations.
- Oversee staff: Staff management, interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
- Manage facilities: ensure that the facility is safe and well-stocked with supplies. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
- Create a budget: The Child Care Director manages the facility’s finances, which includes creating and working within a budget.
- Market the facility: Have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services.
- Meeting up with parents and teachers: Meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.