What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Director position at Sweet Potato Kids?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
- Opportunity for advancement
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Child Care Director to join our team! As the Director for Child Care for our Before and After-School program, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an accredited before and after-school curriculum based on the needs of the program
- Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education
- Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
- Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
- Plan extra-curricular activities; including in-house entertainment
Qualifications
- The required licensing/certification to perform this role
- Past experience working with children
- Associate’s, bachelor’s degree in education, CDA or 99-hour certification in School Age curriculum
- Demonstrated experience managing a team
- Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education