The Childcare Director is responsible for the development, administration, supervision, and operations of the program. This position ensures the program(s) operate at a high level of quality and meet state and federal regulations. The role requires collaborative working relationships with all necessary departments, the community, regulatory officials, and families in the performance of its operations.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education preferred; may consider an associate degree in child development or bachelor's degree in a child related field or a Child development associate (CDA) or one year diploma in child development from a community college or technical school; Bachelor's degree in a non-child related field or Associate's degree in a non-child related field or completion of at least two years of a four year degree.
2. Free from a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
3. Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicle.
4. Experience working in a childcare center or preschool setting preferred, may consider child development related experience or registered child development home or non-registered family home provider.
5. Attended business administration course, administrative related training, or 1-year administrative related experience.
6. Must complete CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting and Essentials Child Care Pre-service Series in the first three months of employment and 10 contact hours of child related training annually.
7. Be approved by DHS with Center Director Qualifications.