Diligent Childcare Director with [Number] years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet [State] 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.
Assures the safety, welfare and well being of the children who are in our care. Assures program compliance with all licensing, monitoring and agency requirements.
· Plans and Develops programs which are innovative, interesting, educational, reflective of agency goals and values, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to the needs of the parents and communities being served.
· Institutes a curriculum involving diverse activities such as regular field trips, clubs and special programs like dance, music, martial arts, etc. as well as core components.
· Screens clients for eligibility and social service needs and Maintains accurate waiting list when necessary.
· Assists in recruiting applicants for employment and Follows hiring guidelines. Communicates staffing needs to Human Resources and Area Supervisors.
· Schedules and Provides for adequate staff coverage at all time in keeping with program requirements, licensing ratios and fiscal constraints.
· Provides effective leadership, supervision, training and professional development of staff. Evaluates all staff under his/her supervision and Recommends for advancement opportunities if applicable. Builds and Maintains a positive, supportive, caring relationship with staff. Provides honest, respectful and frequent two-way communication, including rapid, constructive confrontation of performance and other issues. Provides challenging and exciting work/environment. Assists staff with individual learning plans/program goals and Provides for flexibility of work duties of staff, i.e. job rotation, etc. whenever and wherever possible. Institutes on-going center-based recognition of staff i.e., luncheons, staff party, etc.
· Builds and Maintains a positive, supportive and caring relationship with the children, families of the children, school faculty and staff.
· Develops , Maintains and Submits accurate records essential for control, evaluation and reporting of program activities. Performs timely collections, recordings and submissions of fees and timely communications with central office.
· Orders program supplies and materials through purchasing procedures and standards and Safeguards agency property and equipment. Manages
the efficient use of fiscal resources.
· Assists with the development and implementation of a plan for the cleaning, maintenance and repair of agency owned and leased facilities and equipment.
· Assists in the development of annual budget for individual center.
· Orders and Prepares meals and snacks in compliance with USDA and health department standards.
· Maintains passing scores or CCC monitorings, licensing inspections and Achieves very good to excellent ratings on satisfaction surveys and reports.
· Wears the appropriate clothing for position and Identifies safety hazards and immediately Corrects them or Reports them to the appropriate party.
· Attends staff meetings, training events, workshops, etc. and Maintains required level of training hours with required documentation.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.