Early Childhood Director

Dryden Elementary School

Early Childhood Director/Coordinator

General Description
Cardinal Early Learning Academy is seeking a director/coordinator who leads in providing services in all aspects of the child care program: tuition preschool , K-6th latchkey, and GSRP.
Interested persons should have a strong work ethic, respond positively, possess time management skills, and have excellent organizational and managerial skills. Additionally candidates must have a positive attitude, be trustworthy, maintain personal and professional integrity, and conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and civil manner at all times. The program runs Monday - Friday year round with time off similar to the school calendar.

Education
● Must have at least one of the following:

• Master’s degree in early childhood, elementary education, administrative credential approved by the Child Care Licensing Bureau
• Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education or child development.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a child-related field with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of experience.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of experience.

● Meet background check requirements with fingerprint clearance
● CDA preferred

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

● Build, establish, and maintain positive relationships in the community that support a diverse student population as well as the vision and mission of the program and school

● Oversee and manage all operations in tuition, GSRP and latchkey with a focus to expand the program including creating and implementing all policies and procedures in accordance with the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing and Great Start to Quality.

● Ensure all staff have the appropriate certification and appropriate background check information for the role they are assigned based on State and federal guidelines

● Implement staff development and staff evaluation procedures to ensure quality service
● Ensure all classrooms are compliant with the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing rules and regulations along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
● Ensure the program is up-to-date with all inspections- environmental, lead, and playground, etc.
● Manage the CCEI professional development for all staff
● Create/copy/maintain accurate files on employees and children
● Collaborate with teaching staff regarding best practices for behavior management / provides resources, schedules, calendars, and programming.
● Ensures that the facility and staff adheres to all state and local health regulations and updated nutrition recalls.

● Collaborate with Dryden Elementary principal in hiring, budgets, problem solving as well as maintaining licensing compliance requirements, State and local reports, facilitate registration events, and build/maintain a positive work environment (culture).

● Update handbooks, brochures, and advertising materials in compliance with State and
Federal mandatory guidelines.

● Conduct at least monthly staff meetings and establish/maintain open communication
● Coordinate with food service and transportation.
● Makes application and oversees grants
● Ensure that all reports are submitted accurately and on time- including but not limited to

MCIR/SIRS, Fall and Spring EOP, weekly communicable disease submission, GSRP PQA
● Oversee program marketing including print, digital, social media, communication apps, personal meetings/tours for potential families, coordinate/collaborate/attend special events

● Attend monthly meetings for program administration
● Assist families with the registration process/entrance procedures and obtaining necessary resources- MDHHS
● Submit referrals for Early On, OT, PT and behavioral concerns
● Manage accounts by working within the ProCare system and MDHHS to set up new students, monitor balances, run reports, billing, etc. for tuition preschool and K-6th latchkey and prepare weekly deposits for business office

● Other duties as assigned

Requirements
● Professional experience in administrative capacity and leadership experience
● Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft computer software
● Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and adults
● Extend and model professional courtesy
● Build capacity and empower staff
● Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills
● Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information
● Adhere to timelines and meet deadlines
● Prioritize, multitask, and take initiative
● Work independently as well as part of a team- including subbing for staff when needed
● Knowledgeable about the latest licensing rules and requirements in child care and GSRP
● Display an appropriate code of ethics for working with young children
● Flexible and able to react appropriately to changing circumstances
● Maintain composure in times of crisis
● Possess excellent customer service
● Conduct oneself professionally and provide a public face for the child care facility when out in the community and positively represent our program and school district

Salary and Benefits
● Salary commensurate with education and experience ($35,000 - $42,000)
● Benefits including vacation time, personal days, and insurance available

Contact
Stacey Abromaitis (building principal) at (810) 448 - 4001 or sabromaitis@drydenschools.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $42,000