Director

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to: President 

(This is an abbreviated description-full details can be email to you upon request)

Basic Function: Plan, implement, and administer Kidz World Childcare, Inc. program operations and activities to meet the established requirements of Kidz World Childcare, Inc. and the Kentucky Childcare Licensure Board. 

Performance Responsibilities:   

1. Supervises all teachers (lead, assistants, floats), Shift Supervisor’s, and Cook.  

1. Have monthly staff meetings with all teachers and Curriculum Specialist where the new month’s curriculum is rolled out.  

1. Have a face-to-face discussion with all teachers once per week to determine progress/needs. 

1. Review Weekly Task lists in all classes to ensure curriculum being properly completed. 

1. Prepare daily & weekly staff schedules. 

1. Billing. 

1. Calculating weekly billing, sending out weekly statements, and ensuring payment is received timely.  

1. Annual billing sent out for registration/supplies and ensure funds received timely. 

1. CCAP billing and payment. 

1. Supplies. 

1. Gather supply orders, determine best price vendor, placing order, verify order upon receipt, and ensure payment is made. 

1. Parent Involvement.
2. Compliance. 

1. Ensure Kentucky State Regs are being followed. 

Knowledge of:  

1. Activity planning for child development program. 

1. Theories of parent-child relationships. 

1. Policies, procedures, and philosophy of child development program. 

1. Principles of supervision and training. 

1. Health and safety precautions and procedures. 

1. Budget preparation and control. 

1. Equipment, materials, and supplies used in a child care program. 

1. Oral and written communication skills. 

1. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 

Ability to:  

1. Plan and direct the activities of the Child Care Program 

1. Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate activities and experience for children. 

1. Develop and revise materials appropriate for assigned age levels. 

1. Purchase, inventory, store, and maintain supplies and equipment for the program. 

1. Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, children, students, and parents. 

1. Work independently with little direction. 

1. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action. 

Minimum qualifications:  

1. 1. Must be 21 years of age. 
      1. Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining GED as required by Kentucky law. 
      1. Not be employed in a position other than a child care director during the hours the child care facility is in operation. 
      1. Meet one (1) of the following: 
      1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. 
      1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, including degrees in pastoral care and counseling; plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training. 
      1. Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. 
      1. Associate degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training, plus two (2) years of verifiable full time paid experience working directly with children in a: 
      1. School-based program following Department of Education guidelines. 
      1. Early childhood development program (Head Start) 
      1. Licensed or certified child day care. 
      1. Child Development Associate (CDA), plus one (1) year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children in a: 
      1. School-based program following Department of Education guidelines. 
      1. Early childhood development program (Head Start) 
      1. Licensed or certified child day care. 
      1. Diploma in Child Development Services from Kentucky Tech. 
      1. Three (3) years of verifiable full time paid experience working directly with children in a: 
      1. School-based program following Department of Education guidelines. 
      1. Early childhood development program (Head Start) 
      1. Licensed or certified child day care 

Terms of Employment  

Starting salary is $13.00 per hour and after a satisfactory sixth month probationary period, salary will increase to $15.00 per hour. Yearly raises will be based on performance and economic conditions. The Director will receive program evaluations every 90 days until he/she has reached their one (1) year anniversary date and then yearly thereafter. Any Director employed by Kidz World Childcare, Inc. who receives a civil penalty from the Office of Inspector General will be immediately terminated from Kidz World Childcare, Inc. as the Director.