Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations, management, and overall success of the daycare center. This includes ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, as well as the effective management of staff, finances, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Duties

• Develop, implement, and enforce all center policies and procedures related to childcare, safety, health, curriculum, and parent communication.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, perform evaluation and disciplinary actions for all staff members.
• Budget, control expenses, collect tuition, and report finances (in collaboration with owners / accountants).
• Ensure the center operates in full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and background checks.
• Oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure its alignment with age-appropriate developmental goals.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans and ensure staff are trained in their execution.
• Review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and / or professional literatures.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence, by keeping abreast of current educational trends.

Requirements

Program Directors must be at least 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following :

Program Director without management experience

Program Director must :

Nice To Haves

Benefits