Childcare Director - Trinity Lutheran
About The Position
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Childhood Education, the Child Care Director is responsible for the supervision and implementation of the center programs. This role requires adherence to DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers and Kettle Moraine YMCA Child Care Policies. The Director will manage staff, curriculum, program marketing, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include staff hiring and development, scheduling, curriculum planning, maintaining program paperwork, marketing, enrollment monitoring, conducting program observations, budget review, problem-solving, parent communication, and participating in continuing education. The role also involves adhering to the Code of Conduct and Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Must meet Wisconsin Registry Level 12 and qualifications for Center Director for a center 51 or more children.
- Ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level.
- CPR/AED (infant, child, adult) required within 3 months of hire.
- Must pass fingerprint check.
- Must complete a health physical within 30 days of hire.
- Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree Preferred.
- 2 years experience in Early Childhood/Child Care preferred.
- 1 year experience in a supervisory role preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers and the Kettle Moraine YMCA Child Care Policies.
- Works with the supervisor for hiring, onboarding, developing, counseling and termination of staff.
- Schedules and monitors staff (staff/child ratios), continuing education, conducts staff meetings and performs staff reviews.
- Assists in curriculum planning (including field trips) and delegates appropriately to teachers.
- Takes on the role of teacher as needed.
- Maintains all required paperwork for the program including but not limited to: staff/volunteer records, child records, DCF, Human Services requirements and Youngstar.
- Markets the program and monitors the intake of new enrollment.
- Maintains a safe, nurturing and orderly environment meeting all rules and regulations.
- Conducts program observations weekly.
- Reviews budget monthly.
- Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents and reports to supervisor with possible solutions.
- Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents. Schedules bi-annual parent – teacher conferences and creates monthly newsletter for the program.
- Participates in approved continuing education to maintain certifications.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 12% Paid Retirement
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Free Family Y Membership
- Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
