Director of Learning Academy

Childcare Center Director

Education:

Associate degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Two years' experience as a classroom teacher of young children or as a childcare center director is preferred. Shift: Monday-Friday.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to manage day to day operations and establish and sustain a safe and positive learning environment for children and to oversee the coordination of education programs that comply with local and federal regulations, ensure that facilities are maintained, managed and support a complement of daycare staff, and to manage the financial affairs of the center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children. Establish and sustain a certified pre-school program. Oversee the day-to-day functions of the childcare center and manage staff. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center. Assure consistent compliance of all state and/or federal childcare regulations. Oversee the maintenance of files. Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.

Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative function of child development programs. Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate the needs of the center. Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations. Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.

Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development. Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements. Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures. Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to assure the center adheres to the budget. Ensure the programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Administer the billing and general bookkeeping duties of the center. Collaborate with other departments for meal service and intergenerational activities. Develop and facilitate a marketing and communication plan in conjunction with the Marketing Director. Supervises all staff members of the childcare center.

Pay and Benefits:

Starting Pay:
Full-time, exempt position; wage dependent on experience Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.