Director of Child Care

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to join our team at Thankful Learning Center! As the Director of the Child Care program, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.  

Responsibilities 

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom’s needs and programs
• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education
• Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role
• Past experience working with children
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education.
• REQUIREMENTS: PA Criminal Background Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance (Fingerprints), Health Assessment with Tuberculosis Screening, 2 Reference Letters, 2 Forms of Identification, & one of the following (as stated in the PA CODE Chapter 3270 – Child Day Care Centers)

JOB DUTIES

·       Administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation.

·       Administering the facility’s program objectives and activities.

·       Coordinating and planning daily activities with the group supervisors or with the assistant group supervisors in school-age program.

·       Ensure each classroom is properly supervised and in compliance with staff to child ratio.

·       Review and check teachers’ records with attendance records and meal count forms on a weekly basis.

·       Review and check all emergency and incident reports and reporting them to the parent/guardian.

·       Review semi-annual evaluations for each child before conferences.

·       Attend staff meeting (usually one per month), parent group meetings, in-service meetings, and functions directly related to basic school programs.

·       Provide input for planning and decide on the teacher’s curriculum that is used at the center.

·       Be available for parent conferences and phone calls.

·       Make sure all programs (CACFP, CCIS, SHARE & Dept. of Education.) are following proper procedures and being operated correctly and at its fullest potential.

·       Must be willing to learn new programs and stay informed or up-to-date with programs being used by the center.

·       Adhere and implement other policies in the handbook as outlined.