Daycare Director

Daycare Director Job Duties

A daycare director typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Observing children to ensure they are safe and learning at their own pace
• Establishing reasonable rules for behavior and enforcing them consistently
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Communicating with parents about their child’s progress, behavior issues, illnesses, or other relevant topics
• Training and supervising staff members to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the children in their care
• Overseeing the daily operations of the facility including meal preparation, cleaning, and equipment maintenance
• Creating a safe environment for children to learn and play by ensuring that the facility is clean and organized
• Developing programs that meet the developmental needs of children in their care
• Planning activities that foster social skills and encourage healthy development in children
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, behaviors, and other pertinent information about children in the program

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a director or other similar position (childcare business preferred)
• knowledge of the everyday operations of running management of a childcare business.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and quality standards
• Proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving/ executing the best decisions that will benefit our learning center.
• Director's credentials or 30 credits in ECE
• Looking for someone who is super friendly and passionate about the childcare industry.
• Must be able to think creatively
• Create fun and creative lesson plans.
• Should be optimistic and can handle stressors associated with the childcare industry.
• Attend classes and meetings to keep us up-to-the-minute on what is new in childcare.
• Requires Keystone Stars involvement.
• Minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education.
• SERVSAFE certificate required or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• All clearances must be up to date.
• Must be able to start immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Workers comp benefits
• Childcare private pay discount or waived co-pay
• Sick time
• Personal Time Off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19126: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor (Preferred) in Early Childhood Education

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Lighthouse Daycare Learning Center, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.