The Facility Director has the responsibility for managing the overall operation of the child care center including the recruitment and development of staff; management of and conformance to all policies and programs relative both to human resource management and academic curriculum; child safety, environmental and health/hygiene as required for accreditation, licensing as well as all other Kangaroo Clubhouse Policies.

Role and Responsibilities

• Delivering High-Quality Service
• Implement and be an example of the culture, mission, vision and core values of Kangaroo Clubhouse
• Maintaining Great Relationships
• Help all parties communicate to address any learning and behavioral issues
• Respect and Professionalism when communicating with current parents, or prospective parents.
• Site Management
• Collaborates on identifying staffing needs, shortages/overages and reschedules staff accordingly
• Plans and organizes monthly staff meetings in conjunction with Management Team
• Oversee and ensure facility safety, including safety equipment and cleanliness
• Upkeep and maintenance of indoor and outdoor center environments and supplies to ensure they meet best practices in health, safety and security standards
• Collaborate with the recruitment and enrollment specialist to ensure enrollment is maintained at 95%.. Assist with marketing, and advertisements for your facility sending videos/pictures/reels to Regional Director for edits.
• Process Management
• Creates a team environment by supporting new ideas, seeking input and facilitating staff communication and conflict resolution
• Collaborates with Management Team on content of and edits to the Employee Handbook, Parent Handbook, and Training Manuals
• Maintain and implement Teaching Strategies curriculum program and ensure records and child portfolios are being updated by teachers
• Collaborates on procedures to manage illness, accidents, and emergenci
• Core Values
• R.I.S.E.: Respect, Integrity, Service to Others and Every Voice- Our Core Values are an important piece to who we are as a business and you must believe in and uphold them at all times.
• Be responsible for the welfare, health and safety of the children in our centers. Using your skills to offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individuals and the group.
• Prepare a warm, safe and affectionate environment that is orderly, clean, appealing and promotes the best chance for a child to grow and explore
• Qualifications
• Be knowledgeable with laws, state child regulations and local regulatory agencies.
• Working Conditions
• Business Management

Preferred Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good crisis management
• Leadership skills
• Classroom experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, Google forms, Canva, Powerpoint or the basic computer skills to learn these programs
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Boise City Child Care license
• Criminal History Background Check
• Must maintain Idaho Stars hours according to KC requirements
• Duties and responsibilities can be added and/or changed at any time without notice
• This position operates in a childcare facility. You will be required to be professional when interacting with staff, families, students and anyone you are communicating with while representing Kangaroo Clubhouse.
• Physical Requirements
• The ability to regularly travel using personal vehicles to work and home as well as when necessary to travel to other locations. Attend and help at any Kangaroo Clubhouse location(s) and/or attend work-related events is required; some out of state travel should be expected.
• May occasionally work hours outside the typical 7-6pm Monday-Friday, including evenings and weekends to meet the position duties/responsibilities; training, conferences, etc.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Other Duties
• Direct Reports
• Ensure compliance and continue good standing with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), County Health departments and other regulatory agencies.
• Achieve and maintain the necessary requirements to comply with IdahoStars and other quality assurance programs as determined by the VP of operations or CEO. Including all applications, reports and portfolios

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays

Work setting:

• Development center
• In-person
• Private school
• School

Work Location: In person