Director of Bright Start Childcare Center

Distinguishing Features of Work:

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability of the center, such as increasing enrollment, improving retention rates, and maximizing revenue from ancillary services.
• Monitor and manage the center’s budget, expenses, and financial performance, and identify areas for cost-saving and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and accounting requirements and maintain accurate financial records.
• Provides recommendations to the Owner/Administrator regarding improvements, efficiency, materials, equipment and services.
• Processing and reconciling weekly parent billing to ensure accounts are kept in good standing, late fees and other program fees are applied when necessary, and tuition rates are changed as children transition.
• Manage past due accounts ensuring no balance accumulates over two weeks old; Addresses accounts over two weeks and considers unenrollment from program or options such as progress payments.
• Ensure the center is operating efficiently and effectively, and that all policies, procedures, and protocols are followed by staff members.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the center, including scheduling, staffing, and curriculum development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and manage procurement of supplies and equipment for the center.
• Ensure that all equipment, facilities, and technology are maintained in good condition and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Oversee all office functions including accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure apositive experience for everyone.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

- Minimum of 21 years of age

- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

- In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 407.100, the childcare director shall have achieved the following:

• Sixty semester or 90 quarter hours of credit from an accredited college, with 18 semester or 27 quarter hours related directly to childcare and / or child development.
• Two years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a childcare setting

Status: Full Time per DCFS Standards

Reports to: LCHD Administrator

Supervises: Daycare Center Staff

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person