Director, Child Care Services

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial is actively seeking an experienced Director of Childcare Services to oversee its two childcare centers. This leadership role involves planning, developing, and directing the activities of the departments or divisions, setting a positive leadership tone, and ensuring the successful completion of projects and responsibilities in support of organizational goals. Sarasota Memorial is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a respectful, supportive, and accountable workplace. The institution has been recognized as the #1 Hospital in the Region by U.S. News's Best Hospital report, a national 'standout' hospital, and has earned Magnet® recognition. It is also a Gallup Great Workplace recipient and provides Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

Requirements

• Require a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood education or Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) in Elementary Education with twelve (12) hours child development. Relevant professional child care experience can substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Require ten (10) years of experience working in a child care setting with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with budgets/financial management or business operations.
• Require Florida Child Care Director credential.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to solution.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem solving expertise.
• Prefer demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and cost center based management.
• Prefer demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct the activities of the departments or divisions
• Set the tone and model positive leadership behavior
• Ensure successful completion of department and division projects and responsibilities in support of organizational goals

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees