Child Care Center Director

JOB TITLE: Child Care Center Director DEPARTMENT: Daycare

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for day to day operations of the Meskwaki child care.

- Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies for the facility at all times.

- Develop and maintain annual budget and child care program to meet the needs of the Meskwaki community.

- Recruit, supervise, develop assignments and duties, and coordinate training, education, prevention for all child care staff.

- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and scheduling for hours of operation.

- Maintain electronic record keeping and submit monthly reporting to the Executive Office.

- Maintain appropriate licensure standards for facility and staff.

- Implement education curricula and prevention activities that meet federal, state, and/or tribal standards.

- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement standards to all program goals and objectives.

- Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.

- Ensure the facility meets all federal, state, and/or tribal laws and regulations.

- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Quality Rating System.

- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Child Care Assistance program.

- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program policies as needed.

- Assist with classroom and kitchen duties, when necessary.

- Assist with classroom management, when necessary.

- Attend local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training when deemed appropriate.

- Maintain positive environment for children, families, and employees.

- Maintain positive parent/child relationships through effective communication channels.

- Ensure center staff are engaged in following the federal, state, and tribal program standards.

- Assist with developing, planning, and providing training to teachers.

- Evaluate staff and daycare program concerning program goals and scope of work.

- Compile data and reports as requested.

- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood with continuing education or preferred Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with Early Childhood.

- Must be willing to complete more education and training in field of Early Childhood Education and Management (30 hours training required annually).

- Be in good health, have a current TB test, and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter training.

- Prefer experience working the Native Americans.

- Must possess valid driver's license.

- Must be willing to travel to attend workshops, seminars and meetings.

- Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs.

- Must submit to and successfully complete extensive background investigation.

SUPERVISION:

- Will be supervised by the Executive Director

SALARY LEVEL:

- DOQ

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.