Childcare Director

Friendship Village Retirement Community•Waterloo, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

It Takes a Village Childcare Center is a faith based childcare center open to the public, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We believe our children deserve the best most compassionate care possible so our facility was designed with safety, security, convenience, and fun for up to 105 children. Our children are cared for in a loving environment in which we focus on nurturing and teaching through positive reinforcement. This means we look for the very best employees. Friendship Village has built a workplace that cultivates creativity, productivity, and enhances learning in a fun and energetic environment. We are looking for employees that are hardworking, dependable, and caring individuals who are dedicated to going the extra mile in everything they do. We want only those who practice open and honest communication and who build trust in one another. As the Director you are responsible for the care and safety of the children that utilize our childcare center. You will oversee all aspects of the facility including but not limited to:

Requirements

Must be able to meet DHS point requirements for Director position
5+ years of childcare experience in a licensed facility
3+ years management experience
3+ years office experience preferred
Experience with Procare or other childcare computer systems
Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include: Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and scheduling.
Maintain accurate records on children including development, attendance, health and other required information.
Responsible for hiring staff, monitoring performance, provide coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Prepare and maintain administrative reports and records and submit in a timely manner.
Adhere to all DHS, Friendship Village, and other agency guidelines and ensure staff are properly trained, understand, and follow all regulations.
Develop and implement child development programs.
Ensure regular communication with parents on their child's development
Ensuring that our children have a safe, fun, positive, and engaging environment
Recruit and enroll children to attend the center