Diligent Childcare Director with 26 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Texas licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth. Capable leader bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 17 years history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Director
Childtime Learning Center
Arlington, TX
09.2021 - Current
Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
Assistant Director
Childtime Learning Center
Arlington, TX
08.2019 - 03.2021
Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Team Lead
Childtime Learning Center
Arlington, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Lead Infant Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Arlington, TX
04.2005 - 09.2017
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.