Childcare Center Director

The Director of Education and Child Enrichment is responsible for leading all educational programming, early learning operations, and child enrichment services within Phoenix. This leadership role ensures high-quality instruction, regulatory compliance, staff development, and alignment of Early Childhood Education (ECE) with Phoenix’s broader workforce and trades-based model.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Site Leadership & Daily Operations

• Oversee daytoday center operations, staff schedules, and program flow
• Act as the primary contact for escalated operational issues, incidents, and family concerns
• Coordinate daily priorities across all childcare and enrichment activities
• Lead all licensed early learning, childcare, and enrichment programs
• Ensure compliance with DELC, ERDC, and state licensing requirements
• Maintain continuous readiness for monitoring, licensing visits, and audits
• Align classroom practices with developmentally appropriate standards

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2. Staff Supervision, Evaluation & Development

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to all program staff
• Conduct employee evaluations in partnership with HR
• Support ongoing professional development, credentialing, and career advancement pathways
• Ensure staffing meets ratio, licensing, and quality criteria

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3. Compliance, Licensing & Risk Management

• Maintain readiness for inspections, monitoring visits, and state audits
• Oversee incident reporting, corrective action plans, and required documentation
• Coordinate compliance with the Executive Director and Facilities Director
• Ensure staff adherence to safety, supervision, and mandatory reporting policies

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4. Budget Oversight & Resource Management

• Manage the center’s operating budget
• Identify operational risks, resource gaps, and opportunities for improvement

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5. Cross-Program Coordination

• Align center operations with organizational systems, processes, and policies
• Participate in leadership planning, strategic development, and continuous improvement efforts

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6. Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular updates and reporting to the Executive Director
• Communicate center needs, risks, and accomplishments to organizational leadership
• Ensure all documentation, records, and reports are accurate and up to date
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the center

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Qualifications

• There are several ways that you can qualify to be a director. Please go to www.oregon.gov/delc | PR0197 | 1/2024 | page 2 of 2 for qualifications.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Retirement, Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance

About Phoenix School of Roseburg

At Phoenix, we believe in every person's potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our mission is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers at-risk youth to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths, and achieve their goals.