Daycare Director

Position Summary: The Daycare Director is responsible for the overall management and daily operations of the childcare center. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations. The Director provides leadership to staff, builds strong relationships with families, oversees enrollment and budgeting, and ensures high-quality programming.

Key Responsibilities Program & Operations Management:

• Establish a vision for quality for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curricula; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities.
• Hire and supervise all ELC staff members, including providing new employee orientations and regular feedback and evaluations.
• Manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communication with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters, and the parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources, staff supervision, and purchasing.
• Secure grant funding to address revenue needs not covered through other sources.
• Resolve conflicts, including corrective action, when necessary, to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff are trained appropriately.
• Implement a strategic plan and goals in keeping with the mission of the program.
• Ensure students' and children's cultural backgrounds are appropriately recognized, and cultural activities are integrated into the education program and training.
• Lead regular professional development opportunities for staff.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Participate collaboratively as a member of The MAC leadership team, including attending weekly meetings and maintaining open and positive communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education preferred or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a supervisory position in an early childhood education setting
• Experience starting an early learning center preferred.
• Must meet State of Massachusetts Department of Human Services Center Director Qualifications and must have and maintain current center director licensure.
• Compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Clearance of CBI and Central Registry check and post-employment physical.
• Reliable vehicle and valid State of Massachusetts driver's license and evidence of current automobile insurance with at least the minimum Massachusetts State liability requirements.
• Proficiency in Office software
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR
• Universal Precautions and Medication Administration (may be obtained after employment).
• Bilingual or basic understanding of Spanish preferred
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Safely lift a child or children with a total weight of 50 pounds
• Conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking, and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching frequently.
• Work with hands above shoulder height with a weight up to 20 pounds.
• Work with arms extended at shoulder height with a weight up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel on the floor without assistance
• Must be able to walk within a 4 square block of the center and lead/attend field trips within the community, riding on public transportation or a rental vehicle
• Push, pull, playground equipment, art supplies, manipulate office equipment, etc.
• Participate in routine conversation in person or via telephone and distinguish telephone, radio/pager signals, alarms, and other auditory tones

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25