- Oversees planning and implementation of activities and events year-round; approves Instructor II curriculum and plans.
- Collects and tracks revenues.
- Oversees planning and conducting of emergency drills; oversees and ensures safety and maintenance of facility.
State licensed and grant funded programs
In addition to above, duties may include:
- Ensures compliance with State licensing; maintains records and produces required reports including certifying families and program evaluation.
- Ensures compliance with various funding source requirements including submission of curriculum plans and reporting,
Job related and essential qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of Early Childhood Development
- Practices, procedures, programs, services, operation, and administration of childcare programs.
- Classroom teaching and management practices and techniques including age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
- Principles and practices of staff supervision including selection, scheduling, coaching, evaluation, counseling, and motivation of employees.
- Applicable Local, State and Federal laws, policies, standards, guidelines, ordinances, and regulations including State licensing requirements.
- Customer service and public relations techniques.
- Basic budgetary techniques and monitoring.
- Modern office equipment and methods including use of computer applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and manage the operations, safety, and activities of a childcare program.
- Teach and lead classroom activities.
- Identify problems and develop effective solutions.
- Prepare, analyze, track, and maintain budget and other financial statements and records.
- Work within an established budget.
- Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff, as well as parents and community representatives.
- Work independently in carrying out a comprehensive program.
- Support and carry out the goals and objectives of the Childcare program.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Use relevant software, on-line resources, and computing devices.
Education/experience:
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: