Child Care Director

Job Summary

Directed and supervised by the Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs, the Childcare Director is responsible to the licensee for the effective management of the group childcare center, quality programming for children, and supervision of center’s staff, who meets the qualifications of s.DCF251.05(1)c. This includes planning and implementation of the center’s overall program for the children in attendance, supervision of staff, conducting staff meetings, as well as monitoring the orientation and continuing education of staff.  The Childcare Director is responsible for assuring all state program mandates and standards for excellence are met on a daily basis.  In coordination with the Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs, this position develops the structure, systems and procedures to facilitate this.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, on-boards, trains, maintains and evaluates designated staff.
• Ensures all designated staff are trained and up to date in required State training and VARC safety programs and on-the-job training experiences to improve staff skills.
• Ensures all staff are performing all duties and responsibilities outlined in their job description.
• Ensures that staff interact and communicate respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ensures all intake paperwork is complete and accurate before first day of attendance.
• Acts as liaison between VARC and community business and organizations.
• Implements Service Plans, policies and procedures relating to Early Childhood Education and Development, Parent Involvement, Community Partnerships and Disabilities Services and amends Service Plans on an annual basis. 
• Monitors and maintains site compliance with DCF-Department of Children and Families and in accordance with the Young Star Rating System.
• Implements the Creative Curriculum model, Developmental Checklist, and ASQ’s.
• Assists teachers with lesson planning, screening and assessment of enrolled children.
• Prepares correspondence and maintains children’s records.
• Submits all required criminal background checks and ensure the staff files are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff members, families, and the center operations. 
• Models professional work ethic by reporting to work on time, maintains consistent attendance, arranges, and communicates leave requests in advance.
• Models strong work ethics by assuming a fair share of work and willingness to assume additional classroom and center responsibilities. 
• Guides and supervises teachers through the process of communicating sensitive issues to parents and locating appropriate services for referral.
• Confers on a regular basis with supervisor concerning day-to-day operation, staffing, programming, and facility maintenance needs.
• Ensures effective communication with staff, customers, program participants, corporate office, and the community.
• Ensures the development of staff members and deals effectively with diversity of customers and team members.
• Prepares required paperwork on programs, safety and human resources, etc. as required and within reasonable periods and communicates results to his/her supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining property, as directed, including building, inventory, fixtures, parking facilities, etc. located on the premise, and contacting building’s maintenance staff when appropriate.
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding agency goals.
• May serves as representative on assigned committees or focus group.
• Assists in long and short term organizational planning.
• Accepts other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent VARC, Inc. to various organizations in a professional manner.
• Sound decision-making skills for problem solving and significant amount of supervisory decisions.
• Planning skills in order to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines, standards and organizational needs; planning skills for program development with assistance from supervisor.
• Demonstrates flexibility and openness to new ideas in childcare practices. 

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED,
• Meet training and experience requirements in one of the DCF approved combinations as stated in the rule book
• Possess a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry, verifying training requirements have been met
• One year of experience as a manager or satisfactory completion of one credit or non-credit department approved course in business or program administration. 
• One year of experience as a center director or childcare teacher in a licensed childcare center or kindergarten or satisfactory completion of one non-credit department-approved course or one course for credit in early childhood education or its equivalent. 
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check and health screening

Join us in shaping the future by providing exceptional care and educational experiences that nurture every child's potential!

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person