• 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: