Childcare Center Director

Palo Alto Community Child Care-posted 4 days ago

Full-time • Manager

Onsite • Palo Alto, CA

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We are seeking a highly qualified Childcare Center Director to oversee the daily operations of our Preschool Program. As the Childcare Center Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care, as well as managing a team of dedicated childcare professionals. Under direction from the Regional Coordinator, the Childcare Center Director's main goal will be to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each child while maintaining overall accountability for the quality and success of the program operation, its students, and staff.

Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care
Manage and supervise a team of childcare professionals, providing guidance and support as needed
Maintain accurate records of attendance, enrollment, and other important data
Collaborate with parents and families to ensure open communication and a positive relationship
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations governing childcare centers

Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including Core units (Child Development, Curriculum & Child, Family, Community).
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a licensed childcare center
Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing childcare centers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and motivate a team of childcare professionals
Ability to obtain Child Development Site Supervisor Permit within one year of hire
Must be vaccinated for measles and pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire
Must complete a pre-employment physical
Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check
Must have the ability to effectively manage, develop, direct and lead both staff and center program.
Position requires working knowledge, skill and ability to develop and follow licensing requirements (Title 22 and/or Title 5) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and/or Desired Results standards.
In addition, the Childcare Center director must have the ability to: 1) research, analyze and propose program strategies that meet PACCC and center objectives; 2) monitor and evaluate existing programs against current trends; 3) design new and revise approaches to program to assure equity, legal compliance and competitiveness; 4) provide guidance and develop staff in the use of age-appropriate program trends and tools such as NAEYC /Desired Results standards; 5) ability to work pro-actively with PACCC administration demonstrating strong teamwork ability; 6) must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and represent PACCC in a positive manner at all times.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Experience working with diverse populations and children with special needs
Bilingual

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