Chidcare Director

LEARNING GROVE•Cincinnati, IA

21h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Learning Grove is a leading nonprofit early childhood education provider in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Our centers have operated across Greater Cincinnati for more than 40 years, and we serve children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our child care staff work in beautiful, high-quality classrooms. Quality isn't just a goal; it's where we begin. Ages 0-5 years are a critical point at which education shapes lives and as teachers this makes us co-creators of a child’s brain along with parents. We're a Cincinnati Enquirer Top Workplace (5 years running) in the region, and we offer: Weekday, daytime hours, Comprehensive insurance plans, including pet insurance, Mental health support, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid professional development days, Plenty more benefits that work for you and your whole family.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education required.
Prior experience in supervising and evaluating teachers and teachers in training.
Two year’s supervisor experience in a child care center working with infants through school age.
Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers with implementation on a daily basis with support as needed from the Director/Assistant Director.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Ecology or related field.

Responsibilities

Oversees all activities necessary to ensure successful family and child outcomes on a daily basis.
Collaborates with Learning Grove leadership to deliver consistent family support.
Assists and implements policies, goals, objectives, and educational philosophy through oversight of the program.
Supports the implementation of a developmental Constructivist Theory.
Mentors, supervises, and evaluates child care staff.
Manages the business and operations of our USDA/Food Program, United Way, HCDHS Vouchers and community partnerships.
Shows respect for every child, the people in their lives, and for all team members.
Keeps confidential information about the program, families, children, staff and the agency.