Director

Description

Responsibilities:

Program / Administration:

• •Adhering to and enforcing all the policies and procedures of Care-a-lot Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of New York State
• •Performing work in accordance with governmental laws/state mandates (Health Dept., CACFP, etc.)
• •Maintaining program quality to meet national accreditation standards
• •Supervising the implementation of an age and developmentally-appropriate, open-ended program of the highest quality that supports learning through play
• •Maintaining current customers and promoting the center in the community
• •Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner
• •Maintaining a positive work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing center procedures
• •Providing timely reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions for improvement, etc.
• •Communicating frequently and effectively
• •Maintaining records and keeping necessary written documentation current
• •Guarding and protecting all information of a confidential manner
• •Preparing budgets, collecting tuition, maintaining financial records, and meeting earning targets
• •Supervising general housekeeping and repair of entire center, playground, outdoor space
• •Purchasing or having available supplies and materials for program and staff
• •Assisting and rendering staff support to all classrooms and employees as necessary
• •Delegating responsibilities to an appropriate person in his/her absence
• •Participating in professional conferences, ongoing training or educational opportunities to remain current in the field
• •Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter
• •Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY
• •Taking on additional responsibilities as needed
• •Personnel/Supervision:
• •Supervising staff and children in accordance with the laws and regulations of all New York State agencies and Care-a-lot policies
• •Interviewing, hiring/firing, orienting and supervising subordinates
• •Developing, coaching and training subordinates, including developing in-service staff training
• •Supervising staffing schedules, breaks, time off, etc.; providing building coverage as needed
• •Communicating effectively and directly with all staff
• •Measuring progress of staff and creating systems to improve, modify and remediate
• •Participating directly in the classroom as a mentor, role model and back-up staff as needed
• •Serving in the absence of other staff as necessary
• •Parental Involvement:
• •Responding to and orienting current and prospective client inquiries
• •Developing family relationships and communicating directly with families on a regular basis
• •Assisting in the development of parent education or support groups

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• •Knowledge of NYS child care regulations
• •Knowledge of child development, early childhood education programming, and national accreditation criteria
• •Knowledge of and ability to supervise developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities
• •Knowledge of first aid procedures
• •Effective, professional, timely, courteous, and tactful oral and written communication skills
• •Effective supervisory skills and role modeling practices
• •Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents
• •Ability to use sound judgment and tact
• •Ability to lead and motivate a team
• •Ability to organize, problem solve and respond to emergencies effectively
• •Knowledge of community resources
• •Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to program needs)
• •Creativity and patience
• •Training and Experience:
• •B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field OR NYS Administrator Credential AND at least one year each of teaching and supervisory experience;

OR

Associates Degree in ECE or related field

OR

• •Child Development Assoc. AND at least two years each of teaching and supervisory experience AND a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential AND
• •Prefer one-year experience with office management or financial record keeping AND
• •Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth through education, work experience and involvement with the early childhood community