J ob Description Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (CEO)

Summary:

The Childcare Director is responsible for overseeing the Childcare facility, ensuring that all children have a safe and fun environment. Duties include, but are not limited to managing instructors and staff, setting budgets, and proactively communicating with parent(s)/guardian(s) to accommodate their child's needs. The Director shall have demonstrable experience in managing all aspects of a day care or childcare center or nursery school, as well as strong communication and leadership skills. The Director shall work collaboratively with management, have am affinity for working children, and strive to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a curriculum and program by working closely with the center's instructors and staff, create learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent's expectations. Manage the center by ensuring it is safe and welcoming. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards, and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly. Manage the center's budget. Market the Center to promote awareness of the facility and its services. Meeting up with parents/guardians and Instructors to keep them up to date on their child's development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or as needed by the agency.

Education, Experience, Licensing, and Other Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or in related fields of Child Development Elementary Education Background.

Childcare:

5+ years of experience. Hold current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR Ensure compliance with licensing and competency standards mandated by the state of MD, MD Excel, and MD Accreditation. Maintain management of the staff, ratios, scheduling, and training. The Director must have two years' experience working under supervision primarily with preschoolers in a licensed childcare center as well as five years of experience as a childcare center manager. Meet the Maryland Child Care Center Preschool Director Requirements for a center with 60 or more students as outlined on: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/chart-center-preschool_director_requirements_jan_09_revised_march_2016.pdf Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on childcare standards

• and procedures.

Demonstrate success in implementing and overseeing staff, education, state programs and/or credential requirements. Ability to ensure school resources are planned for, identified, and allocated appropriately to meet the program requirements on time, on budget, and in a high-quality manner. Strong program and project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills Pre-Employment Reference Checks from prior employers Pass State/Federal background check. Negative results on pre-employment and random drug tests. Must maintain valid driver's license with no more than 4 points. At least 21 years of age with 2 years driving experience. Must maintain State and Agency required mandated training. Employee must be able to receive, understand, and communicate verbal and written instruction and communicate in the English language.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Teamwork

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Conserves organizational resources. Computer Skills
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of computer operating systems. Customer Service
• Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to staff needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance. Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Interpersonal Skills
• Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. Oral and Written Communication
• Listens and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Read and comprehend written and verbal instructions. Writes clearly and informatively. Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Meets commitments, Follows policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel
• frequently
• Reach with hands and arms; push and pull up to 30 pounds
• frequently
• Talk, hear and smell
• frequently
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch
• frequently
• Sitting and/or standing. frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• frequently
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• frequently
• Employee will be exposed to odors, dust, fumes, and noise.
• occasionally
• Employee will be exposed to outside environmental conditions.
• occasionally
• Climb stairs.
• occasionally
• Travel.
• as required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person