Center Director

Responsibilities

• Staff Interview and Hire Excellent Staff.
• Provide Appropriate Orientation and Training.
• Supervise Staff on an On-going Basis, Including the Development of Work Plans.
• Inform Staff of Licensure Requirements and Policy Changes Through Regular Staff Meetings.
• Develop Staff Professionally; Provide Periodic Reviews, Determine Development Needs, Locate Appropriate Training Opportunities and Make Accommodations for Staff to Attend.
• Schedule to Maintain an Efficient Number of Staff to Meet the Center’s Needs.
• Provide Support to Staff and Maintaining Employee Confidentiality.
• Maintain Current and Accurate Staff Records (Including All Ohio Licensing Required Components).
• Ensure the Center Provides Top-Tier Customer Service and All Customers Have an Excellent Experience.
• Complete Enrollment Information (Including Applications, Immunization and Allergy Records).
• Ensure Children’s Records Are Current and Accurate (Includes All Ohio Licensing Required Components).
• Ensure Center Meets All Ohio Licensing Requirements.
• This Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Standards of Health and Safety (Sanitation), Learning Environment, Nutrition and Food Preparation, Physical Safety and Well-being of Children and Staff, Including Staff Ratios.
• Establish and Execute Policies and Procedures That Ensure the Well Being of Children, Such As: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, Positive Behavior Management Plans, Safe Arrival and Departure.
• Establish Relationships With Individual Children and Families and Respond to Their Needs.
• Provide Care in Classrooms as Needed to Meet Safety and Licensing Regulations.
• Report Evidence of Suspected Abuse/Neglect to Children’s Services.
• Center Operation
• Maintain the Facility in Accordance with Ohio Licensing Standards.
• Maintain Center Records (Includes Emergency Drills; Building, Fire and Sanitation Inspections).
• Develop and Update Personnel and Operational Procedures.
• Ensure Effective Transactions and Fee Collection at Check-In and Check-Out.
• Oversee Orders of Appropriate Center Supplies for Provision of Care (Food, Gloves, Toiletries, Etc).
• Approve and Order Materials and Supplies for Classroom Programs and Activities.
• Represent the Center in the Community, Oversees Center-Specific Marketing Activities and Act as a Liaison with Other Agencies.
• Establish and Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Fun Working Environment.
• Attend Annual Center Day.
• Attend Weekly, Quarterly, and Annual Offsites.
• Attend Annual SK Conference.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience with Directors’ Credentials as a Child Care Director, Assistant Director, or in a Similar Leadership Role Within a Child Care or Early Childhood Education Setting.
• Strong Understanding of Child Development, Curriculum Planning, and Educational Best Practices.
• Excellent Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills, With the Ability to Motivate and Support a Diverse Team.
• Ability to Build and Maintain Strong Relationships with Families, Staff, and the Community.
• Experience in Business Development, Marketing, and Growing Enrollment is a Plus.
• Knowledge of Licensing Requirements, Health and Safety Regulations, and Other Relevant Policies.
• A Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or a Related Field is Preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (Or Willingness to Obtain).
• Strong Organizational and Time-Management Skills, With the Ability to Prioritize Effectively.
• A Criminal Reference Check and Verification of Medical Suitability Will Be Required as Specified in Licensing Regulations.