Title:

Child Development Director :

Child Development Center :

Executive Director :

Full Time Hourly position

The Baughman Family Community Center Mission:

Our mission at The Baughman Family Community Child Development Center is to provide exemplary early education and child care for families, by offering a safe, secure program that promotes the social, physical, cognitive and language development for ALL children.

General Function:

A director is responsible for the general management of the facility.

Qualifications:

Administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and overall safety of the facility. Administering the facility's program objectives and activities. Designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. Coordinating and planning daily center routines and activities with the office coordinator. Overall program planning. Written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Knowledge of DHS licensing, Keystone Stars participation, and requirements for all staff files and trainings. Meets or exceeds DHS requirements for Director Position. Must have child abuse, criminal record and FBI Fingerprint, and National Sex Offender Database clearances dated within 5 years Must have a physical every two years and a negative TB test upon hiring. General knowledge of nutrition and health & must be certified in Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels: (DHS minimum requirements) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.; A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children; An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children; An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.; A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week; OR In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director.

Responsibilities and Principle Activities:

Service Skills

• Maintain participation in food program, child care subsidy and maintaining all grants/money sources that are a part of the child are facility.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that the program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Keeps the director position current with up to date trainings, conferences and professional development.
• Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
• Maintains proper records/department files.
• Organizes special events for parents. Assists in BCRC fund raising activities.
• Assists with Program Committee meetings.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Works with a goal of a Keystone Star 4 facility Key Behaviors for Excellent Customer Service
• Be approachable by wearing a name tag, designated attire and a smile.
• Stand, smile and greet all children and families by name; thank them when leaving
• Be proactive in keeping the facility clean and safe
• Always be ready and willing to "come out" from behind desk or office to assist staff, families and members.
• Take action to handle or direct customer's questions, issues or concerns at the point of contact; the customer should leave feeling satisfied
• Be approachable to families and staff Member Involvement Skills
• Be knowledgeable about other program areas and membership to the Baughman Family Community Center and share information with Child Care participants.
• Be able to articulate the organization's mission, values and benefits.
• Encourage and educate families on the benefits that the Baughman Family Community Center has to offer adults and families.

. This job description is not limited to the items described above and may change at any time without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

403(b) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid training

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Greenville, PA 16125 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Greenville, PA 16125: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person