Director of Premium Childcare Center

Director of Premium Childcare Center The Goddard School of Livingston NJ Livingston, NJ Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $75,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Early childhood education center experience Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) Fiscal management Toileting assistance Elementary Education Family collaboration in education Safety regulations Emergency management Bachelor's degree Overseeing academic personnel management Personnel administration Overseeing educational facilities management Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description A Director is responsible for managing the program, operations, and curriculum. Additionally, the director may be responsible for certain business tasks delegated by the franchisee. General Qualifications A Director must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications: previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty members or staff; the ability to provide effective training to faculty members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and franchise standards; the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of a director (below); the ability to interact closely with children at their level; the ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times; the ability to change children's diapers or assist in toileting where necessary; the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents; the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. Educational Qualifications All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of Director must meet one or more of the following criteria and any and all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: A bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education or child development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool; A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool. A Director must be well organized and able to handle many different obligations. A Director's responsibilities include the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

Maintain compliance with franchise standards; Maintain accurate records, such as children's and faculty member's files, to meet both the state's and Franchise requirements; Prepare reports as requested by the franchisee; Manage classroom scheduling and schedule faculty members; Review the employee handbook annually; Implement a health program, including communication with the School's healthcare consultant; Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with GSI's standards and state licensing requirements; Maintain a school inventory; Plan and implement a program for her or his and the faculty's professional growth; Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School. FISCAL Operate the School within budget; Define a maintenance system for the faculty; Arrange for maintenance and repairs; Manage the payroll budget; Manage the petty cash; Manage the registration budget; Purchase the classroom equipment and indoor and outdoor supplies; Purchase school supplies and snacks.

LICENSING PERSONNEL PROGRAM, PROGRAM

SUPPORT and

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SALES AND MARKETING

Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the licensing agent or agency; Maintain the current licensing documentation; Comply with all current licensing regulations. Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty members; Manage faculty members' schedules; Conduct the faculty orientation; Complete 90-day and annual faculty reviews; Conduct monthly faculty meetings; Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list; Maintain accurate faculty files; Plan and implement in-service meetings for faculty members twice a year; Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training; Plan emergency preparedness training. Conduct monthly classroom observations; Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development; Maintain a resource library at the School; Plan and implement professional development programs; Promote active participation in professional development opportunities from the franchise. Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures; Develop the program and curriculum; Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day; Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district; Use monthly themes; Incorporate franchise curriculum resources; Plan and implement a year-round calendar; Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment; Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records; Provide the faculty with assistance in preparing lesson plans and developing themes; Review the lesson plans; Review the Daily Activity Reports; Review children's portfolios regularly; Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place; Plan and schedule visitors and plan and hold activities; Develop and implement a nutritious snack program; Develop and implement a transition system; Implement a playground safety program; Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year. Welcome all visitors to the School; Answer the telephone using the franchise telephone script; Conduct tours according to the franchise tour guidelines; Follow through with all prospective customers; Enroll new families; Develop and maintain customer relations; Implement an orientation program for new families; Maintain a system of home-school communication, such as the Daily Activity Reports and school newsletter; Conduct meetings with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when appropriate; Support the development and implementation of the franchisee's community outreach activities; Organize a student teaching program.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Director :

3 years (Required)

Childcare:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person