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Childcare Program Director
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Milestones Early Learning
Georgetown Township, MI (In Person)
$50,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Milestones Early Learning is looking to fill the Program Director Position at our Jenison location. The qualifications for this position include: an Associate's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's degree in same or related field. Your degree must include 18 credit hours of early childhood/child development courses including the 2 semester hours/credits in child care administration (school transcripts only please), be at least 21 years of age, be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain, valid chauffeurs license or willing to obtain with acceptable driving record, and prior childcare managerial experience preferred. The Program Director will be responsible for all daily operational functions of the center including the following areas: Staff, parents, children, curriculum, budget, records and meeting all licensing requirements set forth by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP). Ideal candidates should be caring, dependable, flexible, work well under pressure, enthusiastic, organized, motivated, and work well in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following): Maintains a positive working relationship with directing team members Hours of availability must include all hours of center operation (M-F 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) with a rotating schedule determined with your schedule in mind and working with your team. Implement all recruiting, hiring, evaluating and supervising of all childcare center staff Maintain accurate records of staff Recruit, orient, and enroll all children and families Supervise all child assessment and curriculum development Partner with families and staff to create a positive environment Implement necessary child/family referrals Assist in center budget development Administer and prepare all necessary reports required by Milestones Early Learning Supervise all purchasing related to childcare operations Maintain all appropriate contacts with the local and state licensing offices Maintain accurate Procare records Plan/approve menus and supervise food program staff Maintain positive contact with school district personnel, building tenants, rental contacts, churches, and any other contacts affiliated with Milestones Early Learning Be a childcare advocate in the community Maintain confidentiality in areas that pertain to staff, children, and families Valuing and supporting each staff, child, and family without regard to race, religion, or national origin Assume any additional responsibilities or duties as directed by the Central Office staff of Milestones Early Learning Fulltime start date: July/August 2026