Cricket Howard
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Child Care Director with expertise in educational program development, compliance monitoring, and community outreach. Proven track record in enhancing caregiver effectiveness and fostering strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Director
YMCA Community Child Care Center
Macomb, IL
01.2001 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs for children.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Supervised daily operations to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance childcare skills and knowledge, improving overall caregiver effectiveness.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance childcare skills and knowledge.
- Established open communication with parents about children's progress, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a positive environment for children to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of early childhood education initiatives, increasing community engagement.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Head Teacher
Seven Oaks Academy
Ft Collins, CO
01.1995 - 02.2000
- Developed curriculum aligned with educational standards and student needs.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Facilitated the development of effective curriculum plans that meet the needs of individual students.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address student progress and concerns.
- Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis and provided feedback to parents regarding academic performance.
- Advocated for resources to support diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Oversaw the selection and implementation of appropriate instructional materials and resources in classrooms.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to education.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2013
Associate of Applied Science -
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-1994
Skills
- Educational program development
- Curriculum design
- Staff training coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Child behavior management
- Community outreach organizing
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Food Safety Manager License
Affiliations
- Performing Arts Society Board Member
- Macomb Bomber Boosters Board Member
- National Humane Society
Timeline
Child Care Director
YMCA Community Child Care Center
01.2001 - 06.2026
Head Teacher
Seven Oaks Academy
01.1995 - 02.2000
Associate of Science - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Associate of Applied Science -
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management
Colorado State University