Childcare Center Director

The Learning Lamp•Uniontown, PA

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Childcare Center Director at a childcare center that is open from 6 AM to 6 PM. Full-time employees work 40 hours per week. The company offers a collaborative and supportive environment for professional growth, with training and development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform. There are also career advancement opportunities through apprenticeship programs for leadership, administration, and operations roles. The position offers substantial childcare discounts for most employees, including discounts for infant/toddler care, preschool to school-age care, and before/after care. Tutoring services are also discounted. The pay ranges from $17-21 based on education and experience. Full-time positions include benefits such as PTO, health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, short-term disability, retirement savings (403(b)), a 529 Savings Plan, and tuition reimbursement. Pet insurance is also offered.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years’ experience with children.
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 3 years of experience with children.
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 4 years of experience with children.
Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
CPR Certification
Physical done within one year prior to start date
TB test within three months prior to start date
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Responsibilities

Track parent payments and maintain contact with Business Manager and Accounts Receivable Specialist regarding payment history and account balances.
Enroll new families and maintain updated files on children.
Provide families with information and assistance with community resources.
Work with Chief Finance Officer to meet center budget.
Attend Directors’ Meetings regularly to stay updated.
Participate fully in any fundraising activities given to the center.
Other duties as assigned by the Child Care Program Manager, Director of Early Learning and/or Chief Executive Officer.
Ensure quality of care is excellent and families are well taken care of.
Maintain a positive rapport with families, children and staff at all times.
Oversee content of lesson plans for all age groups.
Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers.
Establish and execute policies and procedures that ensure the well-being of children, such as: Developmentally appropriate curriculum, Positive behavior management plans, Safe arrival and departure.
Assist with general housekeeping tasks.
Clean bathroom, kitchen and laundry areas as needed.
Take out garbage as needed.
Maintain appropriate staff ratios with consideration for quality of care and payroll costs.
Follow all Department of Human Services Regulations at all times with no exceptions.
Ensure preschool content is consistent with other locations (with guidance from the Child Care Program Manager and Director of Early Learning).
Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
Meet or exceed training requirements for center director as specified by NAEYC and Keystone STARS.
Oversee participation in NAEYC and/or Keystone STARS grant program.
Know the number and names of all children in your group at all times while in ratio.
Report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect according to PA State Law.
Work with the Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist to staff center appropriately.
Train new staff as they begin.
Follow new staff hires with a 90-day review and 6-month review meeting moving to annual review based on anniversary date.
Locate appropriate training opportunities and make accommodations for staff to attend.
Work with the HR Department on disciplinary issues when necessary.
Notify Human Resources Coordinator of any changes in staff and/or their positions and hours.
Oversee training/professional development of staff.
Establish and maintain a healthy, safe and fun working environment.
Provide support to staff and maintain employee confidentiality.
Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.