Child Care Director

Child Care Director Clarkesville, GA 30523 $10

• $13 an hour
• Full-time $10
• $13 an hour
• Full-time Job Overview We are seeking a passionate and energetic Daycare Director to lead our early childhood education center with enthusiasm and dedication.

In this vital role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children, and foster a positive team culture. Your leadership will inspire staff, engage families, and promote developmental growth for every child in your care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while managing a dynamic childcare facility. Responsibilities Lead and supervise all aspects of daycare operations, including staff management, curriculum implementation, and compliance with licensing standards Develop and maintain engaging, developmentally appropriate programs for children across various age groups such as infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs Ensure the safety and well-being of children by enforcing health and safety policies, conducting regular inspections, and maintaining accurate records Recruit, train, and support staff members to deliver high-quality care and education while fostering a collaborative team environment Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on their child's progress, address concerns, and promote family engagement Manage classroom environments to support positive behavior management, classroom management strategies, and individualized care plans Oversee staff: Staff management is the most important, and time-consuming part of the position. You must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted. You must ensure they have been trained in Bright from the Start rules and regulations You must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked (extra food, waters, craft, and laundry room supplies). That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.

Marketing the school:

Helping to manage the social media accounts, and create a marketing plan to promote the facility and its services.

Enrollment:

Managing our waitlist online, calling families about enrollment, scheduling and giving tours to prospective families.

Meeting 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. Each classroom should be keeping monthly assessments for each child, and you will need to ensure these are being completed, and given to you. Work with Owner to plan, prepare, and execute all "fun activities"; Graduation, Field Day, Trunk-or-Treat, Teacher Appreciation, 5k, water days over the summer, etc. Oversee incident reports, watch camera footage, and communicate with parents as necessary per incident. Stay up to date on BFTS rules and regulations, and assure all rules are being followed in classrooms. Manage classroom ratios and moving kids if needed; stepping in for lunch breaks when needed. Ideally, we have enough floaters each day where you will not need to be in a classroom for lunch breaks, but it does happen occasionally on days when we have a few people call out. You will give new staff orientation, and ensure we have all necessary employment paperwork before a new staff member is allowed to start with us. Make weekly schedules for staff. Weekly check-in meetings with Owner Requirements Proven experience working with children in early childhood settings such as daycare centers or preschools Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in early childhood education Certification in first aid and CPR; additional certifications in special education or working with individuals with disabilities are highly desirable Demonstrated classroom experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children with special needs Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage staff effectively and foster teamwork Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with families, staff, and community partners Knowledge of behavior management techniques suitable for young children Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalismJoin us in creating a joyful learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to grow! We are committed to supporting our team members through ongoing training opportunities and a vibrant workplace culture dedicated to excellence in early childhood care.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$10.00

• $13.

00 per hour

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person