Child Care Director

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups.

Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision‑making skills.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Child Care Director is responsible for the planning, development and effective implementation of the operation of a quality early care childcare program that complies with current Delacare and Delaware STARS rules and regulations. The position includes program management and staff supervision. The position requires knowledge of various educational approaches, software and other educational materials.

• Manage day‑to‑day operation of the licensed preschool/childcare and summer camp program.
• Interpret and maintain compliance with current state licensing requirements for early care childcare centers; address non‑compliance issues as needed.
• Control expenditures against an assigned budget; recommend income and expense projections for assigned areas of responsibility; assist with the financial development of the childcare program.
• Ensure safe implementation of all childcare activities including the condition of equipment and facilities, age‑appropriate activities and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing and Delaware StARS regulations.
• Maintain regular contact with parents/guardians concerning programs, schedules, developmental progress (including behavioral issues), payments, etc.
• Work with families to generate individual learning goals for children.
• Work closely with Club Childcare Director and Unit Director to establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects and communicate.
• Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts, crafts, music and storytelling.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor skills and safety.
• Regularly observe, evaluate and document children’s performance, behavior and social development and physical health.
• Conduct assessments to determine children’s development levels, needs and potential and work through Ages and Stages and also partner with the local school district if needed.
• Within established organizational guidelines, develop and maintain systems for accurately tracking attendance, payments, health checks, and medical issues, and other related information.
• Complete and submit reports and perform other administrative tasks as needed or directed, including purchase of Care reimbursements.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.
• Support and contribute to the success of other staff members.

• Twenty (20) years of age or older
• Experience working with preschool and school‑age children
• Must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per Delacare regulations.
• High school diploma or its equivalency recognized by the Delaware Department of Education and TECE 1 and TECE 2
• One (1) year of full‑time experience (must be equivalent to 1,000 hours) working with…