Childcare Manager

Hills & Dales Child Development Center•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Hills and Dales is a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. In support of this mission, the organization operates a licensed childcare that is inclusive of children with and without disabilities. The Childcare Manager is responsible for the development, administration, supervision, and operations of the General Childcare Center and Childcare Medical Services. This position ensures the program(s) operate at a high level of quality and meet state and federal regulations, as well as the high standards of Hills and Dales' mission. The role requires collaborative working relationships with all necessary departments, the community, regulatory officials, and families in the performance of its operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of the targeted client population (children) and an understanding of the proven methodologies in providing services.
Ability to implement and monitor the programs for the targeted population.
Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the center.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment are essential as well as a self starter and the ability to work independently when needed.
Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstration of strong administrative and organization skills and close attention to detail.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and the general public.
Thorough understanding of general safety requirements for center.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to interview individuals associated with audit subject matter, as well as communicate findings to management.
Ability to implement and monitor the children's care practices such that performance indicators meet federal and state regulations and the quality standards established by the Organization.
Ability to independently handle crisis situations.
Ability to manage assigned employees and/or departments to high levels of performance.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Familiar with Iowa's Quality Rating system.
Demonstration of acceptable levels of attendance, punctuality, and work ethic such that the job performance meets or exceeds expectations.
Ability to work with others in the completion of department duties; ability to work in and to develop a team environment.
Ability to supervise employees in the performance of their duties such that performance meets or exceed expectations.
Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with coworkers, staff, consumers, families, and the community such that job performance meets or exceeds expectations.
Familiarity with appropriate and effective internal control procedures.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to drive vehicles.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about center.
Ability to work in a noisy environment.
Perform behavior intervention techniques as needed.
Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel to other locations, as well as transport children.
Bachelor's or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education preferred; may consider an associate degree in child development or bachelor's degree in a child related field or a Child development associate (CDA) or one year diploma in child development from a community college or technical school; Bachelor's degree in a non-child related field or Associate's degree in a non-child related field or completion of at least two years of a four year degree.
Free from a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicle.
Must complete CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting and Essentials Child Care Pre-service Series in the first three months of employment and 10 contact hours of child related training annually.
Be approved by DHS with Center Director Qualifications

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a childcare center or preschool setting preferred, may consider child development related experience or registered child development home or non-registered family home provider.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, administration, supervision, and operations of the General Childcare Center and Childcare Medical Services.
Ensures the program(s) operate at a high level of quality and meet state and federal regulations, as well as the high standards of Hills and Dales' mission.
Requires collaborative working relationships with all necessary departments, the community, regulatory officials, and families in the performance of its operations.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the center.
Oversees enrollment of children into the center assuring physicals, immunization reports, and all other required records are current for Iowa Health & Human Services (HHS) survey and audit.
Responsible for coordinating communication strategies for and with the enrolled children's parents/guardians to provide high quality, value-added programs and services.
Will work one-on-one with staff to receive all lesson plans and programming schedules. Oversees the programming and has the responsibility to change or recommend adjustments as needed. The manager also runs the monthly staff meetings and shall spend some time in each of the classrooms on a regularly scheduled basis to observe the staff and their interactions with the children.
Approve timecard reports needed to process biweekly payroll, processes weekly expense reports and submits billing and payment information to business office in a timely fashion.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems, and maintaining harmonious relations among subordinates.
Responsible for ordering all supplies needed for the center, including those needed for projects and programming.
Assures that all codes are being met regarding the physical nature of the building per local and state requirements.
Maintain IQ4K rating by meeting key indicators of quality in areas of professional development, health and safety, environment, family and community partnership, and leadership and administration.
Responsible to assure that monthly life safety drills are conducted and reported.
Responsible for the care of the building and the functions of the center by calling attention to any physical needs of the center and any repair work that may need to be done in coordination with agency facilities manager.
In coordination with the direct supervisor, will determine which policies need to be adopted or revised for the center on matters of staff and childcare policy, charges for service, food issues, behavioral policies, etc.
Maintain ongoing center communication channels for the parents/guardians.
Assures transportation needs are coordinated as needed.
Assists with the development of training standards for the center in the assigned areas and assess training needs of assigned staff and coordinates with Human Resources the development of necessary training programs; assures training requirements of staff are met in accordance with department regulations.
Oversees the documentation process to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Participates in and supports the development and monitoring of center budgets in conjunction with supervisor and agency leaders. Implements changes and strategies in center enrollment and expenditure to maintain adherence to budgets.
Engages in information sharing, service promotion, marketing, and referral strategies across agency departments to increase awareness and capacity for children and adults in need of services from Hills and Dales.
Serves on assigned committees for the successful operation of the Organization and implementation of Hills & Dales strategies.
Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of the assigned areas and employees.
Provides ongoing reports and updates to supervisor and others as necessary regarding overall operations status.
Remains current on technological and the latest business trends in the industry.
Performs other duties as assigned