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CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL

Daycare Director

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A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$54,059 / year median in Arizona

+15% projected growth

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Daycare Director
CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time | Contract $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Childhood development Program development Daycare experience Marketing management Driver's License Interviewing Stocking Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full 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 is probably the most important task of a Child Care Director. They must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
Manage facilities:
The Child Care Director must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. 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:
There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services. Meeting up with parents and teachers: A Child Care Director will 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.
Job Types:
Contract, Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
Childhood development: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person