Childcare Center Director

We are looking to hire a qualified Childcare Center Director to manage our day-to-day operations in Ankeny and establish and sustain a positive learning environment for children. You will oversee the coordination of education programs that comply with local and federal regulations, ensure that facilities are maintained, manage and support the daycare staff, and manage the center's financial affairs.

A successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in managing all aspects of a daycare center or nursery school, as well as strong leadership skills. This person should display a friendly demeanor, have a love for children, and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and teachers. Early childhood development experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

Budget/finances:

• Manage and oversee the budget and accounts and ensure that the center remains profitable
• Ensure accuracy and timely collection of tuition in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit timely billing and other reports as required

Curriculum:

• Plan, manage and coordinate the implementation of age appropriate curriculum

Enrollment:

• Manage enrollment and retention of students and families
• Maximize occupancy of building

Facilities management:

• Ensure that the center’s physical facilities comply with state, local, and federal laws and operates safely
• Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children

Human Resources:

• Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements
• Manage and support staff and promote their professional development to retain high quality staff
• Manage staff scheduling
• Conduct staff orientation, complete faculty reviews, facilitate professional development
• Maintain accurate record-keeping including faculty files, student files, and classroom records, while adhering to confidentiality procedures

Licensing/legality:

• Legal knowledge in the areas of center management and operation
• Comply with all licensing requirements
• Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal laws regarding safety

Marketing:

• Develop and facilitate a marketing and communications plan
• Manage marketing initiatives
• Plan and participate responsibly in marketing and special events
• Represent the center to public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity

Relationships and Personal Development

• Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the center’s policies
• Maintain strong relationships with our families, faculty, and vendors
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while working in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all essential functions for each position in the center, including, but not limited to, teacher, cook, and van driver
• Effect change required for continual compliance and improvements
• Consistently follow through with all duties and miscellaneous duties as assigned in a competent and timely manner

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must have completed at least one course in business administration or have 12 contact hours in administrative-related training related to personnel, supervision, record keeping, or budgeting, or have one year administrative-related experience
• Must be certified in infant, child, and adult CPR, first aid, mandatory reporter
• MUST meet DHS/HHS qualifications for a director

• 100 total points required from the following list of education, experience and training:
• A minimum of two categories must be used.
• No more than 75 points may be achieved in any one category.
• At least 20 points must be obtained from the experience category.

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood, child development, or elementary education – 75 points
• Associate’s degree in child development, or bachelor’s degree in child-related field – 50 points
• Child development associate (CDA) or one-year diploma in child development from community college or technical school - 40 points
• Bachelor’s degree in non-child-related field – 40 points
• Associate’s degree in non-child-related field or completion of at least two years of a four-year degree – 20 points

2. Experience (Points multiplied by years of experience)

• Full time (20 hours or more) in a childcare center or preschool setting – 20 points
• Part time (less than 20 hours) in a childcare center or preschool setting – 10 points
• Full time (20 hours or more) child-development-related experience – 10 points
• Part time (less than 20 hours) child development-related experience – 5 points
• Registered child development home – 10 points
• Nonregistered family home provider – 5 points

3. Child Development-Related Training

• One point per contact of training

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounted Childcare

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday