Child Care Director Part Time

City of Annapolis•Annapolis, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall planning, leadership, administration, and evaluation of licensed before and after-school childcare programs serving children in kindergarten through fifth grade. This position ensures a safe, developmentally appropriate, and enriching environment for all participants while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations and departmental policies. The Director provides supervision, staff development, budget oversight, and strong family and community engagement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or hold a GED.
Additional college level course work in child growth and development, school age curriculum, and childcare administration.
One year of experience as a director in a childcare setting.
Must meet current Maryland Department of Criminal Justice Services (D.C.J.S.) standards for the position.
Possession of CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certification
Consent to chemical substance screening consistent with mandated Federal, State, and City guidelines and programs, to include random tests for the detection of drug or alcohol use.

Nice To Haves

Minimum age - 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements childcare curriculum, programs, and activities that promotes a friendly and welcoming environment.
Ensures a safe and stimulating environment to include an enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.
Operates and manages all aspects of a school-age childcare program, to include human resources, customer relations, quality control, and facility management ensuring compliance with all accreditations, legal, regulatory, licensing, and policy requirements.
Conducts program evaluations; facilitates program changes to ensure compliance with state regulations, health and safety standards, and proper licensing for school age children.
Ensures the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are implemented.
Oversees, implements, and maintains confidentiality of administrative functions for communicating medical or special care instructions to the appropriate staff.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Recreation Division Chief, associated program personnel, staff, and parents.
Conducts meetings, communicates changes, reminders, or important information regarding the center or classroom to families and employees.
Prepares newsletters and posts presented in a professional manner.
Adheres to all licensing guidelines and rules for operation of childcare facilities.
Ensures professional development and ongoing training for maintenance of licensing and relicensing of child-care center staff.
Oversees program budget and other finance activities for child-care programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.