Executive Director

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center (NDNCC) toward the established mission and vision of the organization. The ED will inspire, lead, and direct employees to achieve the highest levels of excellence so that each child is provided with a challenging, meaningful, and rewarding education.

The ED will initiate and maintain strategic partnerships with government officials, schools, businesses, and community leaders in order to promote the organization and its mission.

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Direct the overall administration of NDNCC in all of its functions, programs, and services to ensure that NDNCC upholds its strategic vision and achieves its mission, goals, and objectives.
• Provide effective leadership, consultation, information, and support to the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Lead the development and execution of a strategic plan.
• Adhere to the financial, human resources, management, and administrative policies and procedures as approved by the Board.
• Maintain relationships and open communication with staff, board, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure NDNCC’s compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Willingness to step in and serve in various roles to support the staff as needed.

Staff Management

• Responsible for a total staff of approximately 30 full-time and 5 part-time through 6 direct reports including Director of Early Childhood Education, Director of School Age Care & Summer Camp, Enrollment Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, Finance Assistant, and Kitchen Manager.
• Recruit, develop and retain a highly competent, motivated, and productive staff, handle staff discipline and grievances fairly and effectively, and serve as a role model while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Communicate the vision and mission to staff.
• Work with Human Resources Coordinator to update and manage personnel policies and ensure consistent compliance with policies.
• Facilitate positive relationships among staff.
• Ensure a proactive system of performance evaluation, improvement, and professional development to foster continued growth of employees while ensuring accountability to the organization.
• Evaluate compensation rates and benefits for recommended changes and ensure a fair approach for administration of all compensation.

Programs and Services

• Plan, organize, and develop strategies for managing all aspects of NDNCC.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality programs that meet or exceed all local and state safety and licensing requirements while increasing programmatic efficiencies and consistency throughout the organization.
• Ensure use of “Best Practices” and national/local accreditation standards that exceed any minimum requirements to obtain the highest quality possible.
• Ensure a system of evaluation for quality and client satisfaction is established for all services, including a continuous quality improvement effort using evaluation results to achieve maximum service outcomes.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new programming and initiatives.

Development and Finance

• Oversee the development and implementation of the $2 million annual budget approved by the Board.
• Oversee the administration of the organization’s daily fiscal operations, and lead the Board and staff in the development and maintenance of revenue sources.
• Ensure local, federal and state reports and records are filed necessary for the operation of a 501(c)(3) organization, including IRS 990’s, Annual Reports, and others.
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