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.
The Early Learning Center Director is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned Early Learning Center program: Plans, implements, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the program Assures daily staffing follows state licensing regulations Observes in early childhood classrooms a minimum of one day per week Assists in planning and conducting four school age and early childhood events per year (i.e. parent group, picnics, and holiday parent/child activities) Communicates regularly and clearly with program parents, staff and school personnel Ensures implementation of lessons plans, assessments, curriculum for early childhood location Is an Early Learning Internal Coach and ensures Early Learning tutors fulfill their responsibilities Fiscally responsible, manages, maintains budget, checks bi-weekly billing for assigned locations Checks site location's billing for accuracy and errors Participates in the North Dakota quality rating programs Are maintaining and monitoring program enrolling, assuring that the site is meeting budgeted numbers (ex: percentage full). And if not, that they are working to increase their enrollment by conducting program tours, periodic open houses and other promotional events Ensures the sites are stocked with materials, program supplies and equipment At least 21 years old AND A bachelor's degree in the field of early childhood education with eight or more weeks of supervised student teaching experience in a preschool or similar setting OR A bachelor's degree with at least six months of experience in a preschool or similar setting and one of the following: (1) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development; (2) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or (3) A director's credential approved by the department OR An associate degree in the field of early childhood education or child development with at least six months of experience in a preschool or similar setting OR An associate's degree with at least one year of experience in a preschool or similar setting and one of the following: (1) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development; (2) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or (3) A director's credential approved by the department OR Current certification as a child development associate or similar status, with at least one year of experience in a preschool or similar setting OR Certification from a Montessori teacher training program with at least one year of experience in a Montessori school, preschool, or similar setting Benefits All employees receive a free YMCA membership! Paid Time Off (PTO), Emergency Leave, Floating Holidays, Sick Leave, and Parental Leave Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Participation may begin on the first of the month following date of hire 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met: The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods The employee is 21 years of age or older 403(b)
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