Child Care Center Director

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Under the supervision of the Director of Children & Youth Services, the Childcare Center Director is responsible for the administration, monitoring and supervision of the childcare program and all personnel. The Childcare Center Director is responsible for the safety of the children, staff and all persons at the center. The Childcare Center Director directly supervises the Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Substitutes.

WORK PERFORMED

Ensure compliance with childcare guidelines and regulations set forth by the MSDE Office of Childcare Administration

Maintain, revise, and ensure completion of state mandated forms and documentation

Ensure monthly emergency drills and compliance with emergency procedures

Coordinate and comply with annual inspection and update required annual licensing forms

Ensure compliance with funding agencies

Maintain and ensure completion of mandated forms, reports and documentation

Assure quarterly satisfaction surveys are given to families. Send completed surveys to The Arc Quality Assurance Director

Assist in billing process of funding agencies and assure its timely completion

Tabulate monthly and annual attendance and enrollment figures

Ensure compliance with outcome measurements including providing training to childcare providers and staff

Direct and monitor educational program

Monitor development and implementation of the educational curriculum

Coordinate annual children's parent-teacher conferences

Observe classroom activities to ensure staff's adherence to program philosophy, policies and goals are being followed

Purchase supplies needed for the educational program and nutritional program

Monitor and maintain appropriate staff to student ratios and provide classroom support as needed

Assist in planning and participate in staff in-service training

Conduct routine staff meetings

Recruit, hire, train and evaluate childcare employees

Serve as a resource for staff

Assist Family Coordinator for placement of children entering and exiting the program, and children transitioning between classrooms within the program

Interview families of new students prior to admission

Explain program objectives and policies to potential new families

Maintain, update and review the referral/waiting list book

Arrange second visits with families, nurse and classroom teacher

Assure completion of all required intake paperwork

Confer with classroom teachers in transition plans for children moving form one classroom to another within the program

Assist Division Director in conducting childcare business operations

Assist in the preparation of the annual program budget

Monitor center budget in collaboration with the Director of C & Y Services

Assist in reconciling student accounts.

Complete bi-weekly payroll forms and ensure appropriate use of leave time

Participate in agency strategic plan goals and outcomes and adhere to all agency's policies/procedures

Maintain inclusive classrooms within the program

Oversee program enrollment to ensure budgeted numbers are met

Coordinate, meet and support community partnerships within the program

Attend one agency membership meeting yearly

Meet with other program administrators within the agency to review and improve services and facilitate transition of children between agency programs

Oversee the Medical component of the program

Keep current on medical status of all children

Attend nursing meetings

Assure teacher and nurse collaboration

Supervise Nurse Administrator

Assist Division Director in maintaining internal controls

In collaboration with Division Director, develop and implement center program and policies

Establish and maintain collaboration with on-site community partners

Establish, implement and maintain procedures for building cleanliness or other duties as deemed necessary

Establish and maintain procedures for personnel and building security, including HIPAA compliance

Coordinate building safety and security, including supervising emergency evacuations, managing emergency supplies and procedures

Maintain liaison with educational and childcare communities:

Coordinate compliance with external accreditation organization

Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation for accreditation, MDExcels and staff credentialing

In collaboration with all KFICCC staff, be accessible and attentive to the needs of families:

Work with families to provide support and information

Provide information and support to staff on issues regarding families

Act as a resource to parents for behavior and developmental concerns

Address parent concerns and schedule parent meetings as needed

Support agency and center fundraisers by planning and attending center-based events and supporting agency events

Serve as facilitator for the KFICCC parent advisory committee (PAC)

Participate in appropriate internal and external training programs, conferences, courses, workshops or other staff development opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree in a relevant field to include 90 hour and 45-hour childcare course or equivalent plus four years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor's degree in relevant field to include 90 hour and 45-hour childcare course or equivalent plus six years of relevant professional experience. Three years of experience must be at a supervisory level.
• Meet childcare regulations; to include:

2 years of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting (licensed child care center, nursery school, church operated school, recreation and parks program, registered family child care home or similar setting), or

If approved or certified to teach, 1 year of experience working with preschoolers in a approved setting

• Must be Director qualified for a licensed MSDE Childcare Center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.

Pay Range - $79,816 - $83,856 annual depending on education and experience. This is a full time Exempt position.

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