Early Childhood Education Director

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

26d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Director of the Children’s Learning Center (CLC) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of the Children’s Learning Center with a focus on policy, education and program direction. The Director works with other departments, schools/colleges, outside agencies, professional organizations and individuals to meet the goals of UWM and the Children’s Learning Center for research, teaching and community service. The Director has full accountability for the Children’s Learning Center budget, including generation of user fees, segregated fees and other funding sources as needed. The Center’s operating hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and availability outside of normal operating hours is required. A complete job description can be furnished upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• At least six (6) years in an early childhood setting, with both teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Must meet the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families licensing requirements for Program Director or Site Supervisor

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Education, Business or Administrative Leadership, or a related field
• Evidence of experience with childcare accreditation and licensing standards and processes.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a childcare setting serving children under the age of four (4).
• Evidence of experience to articulate child learning & development; curriculum & instructional methods; child observation & assessment; child guidance; and classroom management.
• Evidence of experience with budget, data, and business management
• Evidence of experience in campus-based childcare

Responsibilities

• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Serves as the key leadership contact for internal and external stakeholders and promotes effective communication in a professional work environment
• Develops and audits the unit budget

Benefits

• Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director