Child Care Center Director

Viking Child Care Center Director

Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College, Inc.

I. Qualifications for Employment:

Education (Minimum Requirements):

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree or a New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential.

Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field is strongly preferred.

2. Employment

Experience:

Minimum two years full time teaching experience and two years supervisory experience as a child care director or assistant director in a medium to large center. Both employment experience requirements must have been met in child day care setting as described in New York State Child Day Care Center Regulations, Part 418-1.13g.

3. Pertinent Other:

Must demonstrate the ability to successfully coordinate and administer all areas of a comprehensive early child care development program, to include curriculum development, licensing and accreditation, personnel management, budget development and administration and grant procurement and administration. Must be able to interact positively with children, parents, staff and the College community. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Proven fundraising success is preferred.

Knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel preferred.

II. Nature and Scope of Duties:

The position reports to the Executive Director of the Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College, Inc. (FSA) and performs the following duties:

III. General Administration:

• Plans the annual calendar for the Center.
• Enforces all health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Schedules and leads monthly staff meetings.
• Plans and attends meetings of the Child Care Advisory Committee (if active).
• Evaluates the performance of the Center.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the FSA Executive Director.

Licensing, Accreditation, and Quality

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• Insures compliance with all New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Day Care Center Regulations.
• Prepares re-licensing applications as required.
• Insures compliance with all National Association of Education of Young Children curriculum and Quality
  
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• Completes all annual reports for NAEYC and Quality
  
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• Prepares re-accreditation applications as required.
• Maintains necessary records and ensures compliance for continued participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Prepares cycle menus in compliance with CACFP requirements and coordinates daily meal schedules with FSA Food service Manager.

Programs:

• Reviews curriculum goals and content for Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs as established by teachers.
• Provides opportunities for parent participation in established programs.
• Schedules staff training in coordination with teachers, as required by OCFS regulations.
• Encourages staff to participate in Professional Development programs beyond mandated requirements.
• Reviews and updates Center documentation and procedures as necessary.
• Performs any required daily duties where needed in case of staff absences.
• Parents Contacts:

• Interviews prospective families and educates on center policies, procedures, practices, curriculum, schedule and fees.
• Maintains positive relationships with all parents and encourages family involvement.
• Promotes positive attitude towards student-parents' academic achievement.
• Promotes parents' active involvement in Center programs and activities.
• Acts as a liaison between parents and campus and community resources.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Prepares and administers annual budget.
• Monitors food budget continuously and obtains food items for meal program.
• Prepares grant applications and administers grant funds received.
• Prepares county and other agency reimbursement contracts.
• Prepares parent contracts.
• Collects parent fees and coordinates billings and maintenance of accounts receivable with FSA Associate Director.
• Coordinates billings of county and other agency accounts receivable with Associate Director.
• Prepares reports as required for New York State Office of…