Job Summary: The Center Director is responsible for administering the program in accordance with Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Day Nursery Association (DNA) policies and guidelines
Must have at least a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 9 credit hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, or management and 24 credit hours of specialized college-level course work in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that address child development and learning from birth through kindergarten. Or, be able to meet the Alterative Pathways to Achieve Educational Qualification as outlined by NAEYC and be working towards the above requirements.
3+ years of teaching experience
2+ years of management experience
Child care regulations, operation of child care facilities, developmental needs of program participants, record keeping practices and procedures, basic principles of accounting, financial record keeping and budget preparation, laws, regulations and practices relating to supervision and management of program personnel, basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain center programs (20%)
Management of personnel (20%)
Oversee building and grounds maintenance (3%)
Reporting, record-keeping (10%)
Budget compliance (20%)
Marketing & public relations (10%) Other duties & responsibilities (2%)