Non-Profit Childcare Administrative Director

Enep’ut Children’s Center is Fairbanks’ oldest nonprofit preschool. We are a small group of people who are dedicated to helping children reach their full potential. We are Leaders. Educators. Mentors. Entrepreneurs. Community Members. Changemakers. Together, we see the potential in every student, no matter what.

Administrative Director (AD) Job Requirements

The Administrative Director (AD) oversees every operational aspect of the center. This position is responsible for the financial oversight and wellbeing of the program, in collaboration with a Board of Directors. This includes keeping a balanced budget and fundraising. The AD is responsible for making, changing and adapting policies and procedures, hiring and training new staff, and ensuring the program follows all state regulations and that staff are held to national standards. This position also coordinates with bookkeeping and accounting partners to invoice parents, process employee timesheets and payroll, and resolve financial items required to file annual taxes.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain childcare center license and ensure excellent record keeping (staff and student files, health and safety reporting)

Process new hire paperwork (including background checks, fingerprinting, and reference checks)

Coordinate with Lead Teachers in staff management (including scheduling, annual evaluations, training, and continuing education)

Prepare budget documents for review by the Board of Directors (annual budget, quarterly spending reports) and manage day-to-day spending

Coordinate with bookkeeping partners to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing (approve timesheets, track employee raise schedule)

Coordinate with bookkeeping partners to ensure accurate and timely billing (private pay, Child Care Assistance, Tanana Chiefs, other, collections processes as necessary)

Attend monthly board meetings and prepare Director Report in coordination with Lead Teachers as appropriate

Manage family engagement and enrollment procedures (quarterly family newsletter, communicate with families in a timely manner, maintain positive relationships with families, lead facility tours, manage waitlist, ensure accurate attendance logs)

Other: grant applications, maintain gaming license, maintain all insurance policies, maintain website, identify building maintenance needs and communicate to Board of Directors

Minimum Position Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have the management and supervisory skills necessary to select and supervise personnel, including delegation of responsibility and motivation of staff. Must have the ability to work with children, family members, and community agencies.

Previous experience in non-profit management preferred

Must have at least 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, or hold a current Child Development Associate credential, or Montessori certificate

Holds an Associate of Applied Science or higher degree in Early Childhood Education

Holds Administrative Credential for Learn and Grow Quality Initiative

Pursuing a BA in child education or conducting 24 Hours of Training Annually (1, 3 Credit College Course)

Up to Date Infant and Adult First Aid and CPR Certification

Maintain current training for Mandated Reports and Health and Safety Requirements (7AAC 57.350(a)(4))

Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate of $28.85/hour; half-time to three-quarter time positions may be considered.

Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday hours), as well as reduced tuition for enrolled children

How to Apply

E-mail a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to [email protected]

Pay: $28.85 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person