Jade Woods
Solon,IA
Summary
Service- oriented Site Director driven to promote growth in the Cedar Rapids area, by providing exceptional leadership and decision making. Forward thinking leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Ready to apply ten years experience in Early Childhood Development to a challenging new role with long- term potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Site Director
KinderCare Learning Companies
Iowa City, IA
02.2022 - Current
- Create positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
- Ensure site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children, staff, parents, and visitors.
- Supervised staff members during daily operations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites
- Partnered with company recruiters to hire and fill any gaps in staffing numbers
- Traveled with the company to help open new site in Oklahoma.
- Member of the first section of KinderCares Leadership Program: EMERGE.
Child Care Worker
The Education Station Daycare
North Liberty, IA
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to encourage children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Organized field trips to local parks, museums, libraries, and other educational venues.
- Provided a safe environment for children by ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained records of each child's daily attendance and activities.
- Assisted in preparing nutritious meals according to established guidelines.
- Created a stimulating learning environment through the use of interactive activities such as arts and crafts projects.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children through games, music, stories, outdoor playtime.
- Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing after using the restroom or before meals.
- Read books aloud to groups of children encouraging them to ask questions about the story being read.
- Performed diaper changes when necessary for infants or toddlers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Devlopment
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA06.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Active Listening
Timeline
Child Care Site Director
KinderCare Learning Companies
02.2022 - Current
Child Care Worker
The Education Station Daycare
01.2013 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Devlopment
Kaplan University
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