Director Child Enrichment

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Director Child Enrichment is responsible for directing and administering the Child Enrichment Center. The role oversees staff and day-to-day daycare operations, ensures compliance with licensing and safety regulations, and develops staffing plans based on operational needs. The director manages budgets and resources, collaborates with vendors and internal departments, represents the hospital in community activities, and leads efforts to plan and improve child care programs. This is a full-time, day-shift position. The role is designated safety sensitive. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required. A candidate who currently uses medical marijuana cannot fill this position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; alternatively, 9 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
Must not be a current user of medical marijuana because the position is designated safety sensitive.
Flu vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Direct the staff and day-to-day operations of the daycare facility.
Ensure the Center complies with all local, state, and federal licensing and safety regulations.
Ensure departmental staffing plans are created based on volumes, patient acuity, anticipated workload, skill mix, and competency requirements.
Collaborate with external vendors and internal departments on Center needs and activities.
Represent the hospital and department in community activities.
Prepare, justify, and administer departmental and program budgets.
Maximize and manage allocated resources to achieve desired departmental and program results.
Identify and implement changes to improve child care.
Provide leadership in planning, enhancing, and implementing programs.
Recommend changes to improve programs and review ongoing activities.