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Step into the pivotal role of QuadCare’s Child Care Director, where you'll be at the helm of shaping the future of childcare environments. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring seamless operations, staff supervision, and meticulous financial management. Navigate regulatory compliance with finesse while upholding the highest standards of care and safety. Spearhead curriculum development initiatives that foster holistic growth and development, while nurturing strong connections with parents and families. Your dedication will create an enriching haven that celebrates the uniqueness of every child and family, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.
This position is located at our Sussex, WI corporate headquarters.
Duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE
· Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
· Sub for Teachers if needed
· Adhere to DHS and Quad Health and Safety procedures to ensure the health and safety of children, parents, and staff
· Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
· Plan child appropriate classroom rotations
· Support staff in child assessments and child portfolios
· Maintain state training requirements.
· Develop Marketing Strategies
· Market the program in the community and work with local childcare organizations and local community officials.
· Maintain accurate accounting of the center tuition daily/weekly and generate reports according to company guidelines.
· Perform administrative duties, including financial feasibility (accounting, budget, and cost control), enrollment and tours; maintain staff and child files, state licensing maintenance, and regulation/policy compliance.
· Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.
· Manage and support staff and promote their professional development (including reviews, vacations, wage increases)
· Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
· Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards, procedures, and licensing.
· Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the center’s policies.
· Fundraising and complete grant applications
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
Education: An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Early-Middle Childhood Education
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Registered on the Wisconsin Registry Program (Wisconsin Early Care Professional Development) aka The Registry
Director and/or Early Childhood Administrator credentials or equivalent Level on The Registry
School Age certification preferred
Certifications in Early Childhood I, II, Infant/Toddler
CPR
First Aide
Shaken Baby
Child Abuse and Neglect from an accredited school
Blood born pathogens (Quad provided)
Nice To Haves
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds several times a day
· Knowledge of health and safety regulations
· Positive attitude and good people skills
· Self-motivated with a high energy level
· Excellent verbal communication
· Confidentiality and integrity
· Knowledge of Childcare Management tool
· Proficient in MS Office and other software applications
· Must be familiar with childcare licensing
· Knowledge of Wisconsin childcare laws and regulations
· Ability to multi-task and lead members of a team with a diverse skill set
· Ability to inspect, diagnose problems and determine the best methods to correct them as well as anticipate future needs
· Strong leadership, organizational, communication, self-starting and listening skills, is patient and has a desire to teach and mentor
Benefits
Excellent benefits package to eligible employees, health, dental, vision, pharmacy, EAP counseling, onsite fitness center, also including 401(k), holidays, vacations, free Child Care and more.
