Childcare Center Director

Job Overview (Center Director):
The Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the center. This position is responsible for the smooth day-to-day operations, financial management, curriculum delivery, employee/student retention and achievement, parent/community relations, and strategic planning for the school. The Director must perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative duties including, but are not limited to, budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping/recording procedures, curriculum knowledge and employee relations.
Qualifications of Staff:
The center director shall have responsibility for the day to day operation and management of the center including supervision of the planning and implementing of the children's daily activities, supervision of staff, and responsibility for maintenance of the center.
The center director shall be at least 19 years of age
shall have at least twenty (20) clock hours of training in administration and management
at least four (4) clock hours of training in quality child care.
In addition, the center director shall meet at least one (1) of the following training categories:
One hundred twenty (120) clock hours of training in child care; a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.); and at least twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting. Training in child care shall include at least twenty (20) clock hours in each of these areas:
child development;
health, safety and universal precautions;
quality child care and licensing;
the child care professional and the family;
language development;
positive discipline and guidance.
OR
A child development associate credential (CDA) or a certified child care professional certificate (CCP) from the National Child Care Association Inc. (NCCA) and a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.); and at least twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.
OR
An associate degree in child development or early childhood education from a post-secondary school (technical, vocational, junior college), and at least nine (9) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.
OR
A bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education and at least six (6) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.

Your Responsibilities
As the Child Care Director you understand what it takes to inspire a team and build a great program. You are a positive influence and motivate others to be their best. You effectively manage the day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout the center. The work you do is vitally important and makes a difference to the lives of children, families, and your staff.
Manage assigned schools in accordance with company financial and budgetary guidelines.
Hire, train, and supervise teachers and other staff.
Operate the school according to state licensing standards
Assist teachers with the weekly development and execution of the curriculum and program activities.
Purchase supplies, equipment, food, and other materials necessary for program operations.
Execute marketing plan (both internal and external) necessary to maintain desired enrollment.
Ensure a safe environment for the children in our care.

Job Type & Pay
Full-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:
Homewood, AL 35209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: On-site