Program Director, Childcare

SUMMARYThe Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and compliance in all aspects of running the center.

Ensuring that a safe and nurturing environment is maintained for the children. They are responsible for providing a culture of teamwork, and a quality and culturally aware center meeting the needs of all children.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Manage proper supervision of the day to day operational duties with the priority being running a quality childcare program.

Responsible for fiscal activities of the program / department to include : staffing levels, budgets, enrollment and financial goals.

Recruit, manage, develop and evaluate staff by providing timely mentoring, training, observations, ongoing feedback, and performance management.

The goal is to provide our children with the best educators and role models and to follow all agency and EEC regs.Ability to build a strong, healthy culture and prioritize the well-being and overall success of the children in our care.

Complete all required paperwork in accordance with company policy and Systems put in place.This position requires a great deal of deliberate communication, time management skills, and organization.

Maintain quality and compliance by following all Systems, SMOC policies, EEC policies and other funding requirements.Train staff in behavior management, child abuse and neglect, conflict resolution, proper supervision, and best practice to name a few.

Develop and maintain a quality curriculum and programming and ensure they are being followed.Classroom environments and the center as a whole should be clean, in good repair, and have a nice tone.

CLASS scores must be at or above the Head Start quality thresholds. Any classroom following below must be put on a plan and monitored.

If improvements are not visible after the next CLASS observation this must be brought to Division Director for a larger conversation and plan of action.

Coordinate delivery of transportation and food and ensure compliance with all CACFP regs and necessary paperwork.Follow all admin duties including, but not limited to : - EEC requirements, relicensing, schedules, curriculum, staff and child files.

Ensure a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children and staff.Maintain enrollment in childcare as quickly as possible.

Work closely with clinicians that work in the program.Community Outreach-recruit new families, attend meetings with community partners, and stake holders.

Collaborate on grant writing, opportunities for the centers as we look into the future, collect and report on In Kind, help with some Head Start Reports as requested.

Engage all families by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.Maintain confidentiality of families, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.

Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSBA Degree in Early Education or related field preferredEEC Director II Certification preferred or willingness to achieve within 18 monthsAt least 5 years supervisory experience in a childcare settingThorough understanding of EEC licensing regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation ProcessCultural awareness and sensitivityUnderstanding of the needs of low-income families;

homeless, single parent families; working parents; and families in crisis.Ability to use good judgment including under high stress situations.

Strong communication skills.Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Must possess strong organization skills.Time management and understanding urgency and managing priorities is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including lifting of a child in an emergency.

Must be able to handle emergency situationsRecent physical exam determining good health and meeting EEC requirementsValid Driver's License, reliable transportation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPDirectly reports to the Division Director for Child Care / Head Start.Direct reports of this position are : (All center staff, subs and temps) Education Supervisor / Center Coordinator, School Age Coordinator, Toddler Coordinator, Disabilities, and cleaning and kitchen staff.

Indirect reports of this position are none.WORKING CONDITIONSAs part of the responsibilities of this position, the Co-Center Director, will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

A successful background check is required.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.Monday - Friday between 7 : 00am - 6 : 00pm40 Hours per week