PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CHILD CARE CENTER- $5,000k SIGN ON BONUS!

CHARLES T SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER INC•Town of New Hartford, NY

4d•$52,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for the overall operation of the child care center, including the direct supervision of children and staff, programming, health, and safety. This role requires familiarity with various handbooks and state regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and laws. The Program Director establishes and oversees program goals, daily schedules, and classroom materials, while also managing administrative tasks such as family tours, enrollment paperwork, and staff performance evaluations. This position acts as a liaison with parents, ensures proper documentation for children's files and medication dispensing, and conducts regular safety checks. The role also involves staff hiring and training, overseeing the Assistant Director, assisting with fundraisers, marketing the facility to maintain enrollment, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field or Associates degree with additional requirements
One year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center or other early childhood program
One year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related field of work

Responsibilities

Maintain direct supervision, programming, health, and safety of children and staff.
Assure compliance with all state, federal, and health codes, rules, and regulations related to child day care operations.
Establish written program goals for infants, waddlers, toddlers, rompers, and preschoolers.
Oversee the implementation of program goals for each age group.
Establish and maintain a written daily schedule of program activities and routines for each age group.
Maintain inventory of supplies and provide for sufficient quantity and variety of classroom materials, play equipment, and outdoor equipment.
Maintain work environment consistent with the facility’s policies and procedures.
Provide information and tours to prospective families.
Assemble and collect all necessary paperwork for new families enrolling at the Center.
Maintain professional, positive attitude with the children, parents, staff, and supervisor.
Follow confidentiality policy at all times.
Act as a liaison to all parents/guardians of enrolled children and scheduling meetings as needed.
Complete staff performance evaluations monthly and meet with staff individually every quarter.
Conduct staff meetings on a bi-monthly basis.
Attend continuing education/in-service trainings as directed by supervisor.
Review children’s files on a monthly basis, verifying completion of paperwork by staff.
Maintain updated medical forms on all children enrolled according to state regulations.
Maintain updated contact information for all children enrolled.
Oversee the dispensing of medications and assures proper storage and documentation of medications.
Conduct and completes monthly safety check of Center and equipment.
Prepare a written self-assessment of the operation of the child day care center every other year and assists in the completion of paperwork, corresponding to licensure renewal.
Complete bi-weekly time and work schedules and forwards them to the Assistant Administrator.
Calculate bi-weekly work schedules and forwards to the payroll department for processing.
Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new staff members and assuring proper and adequate training is given to all staff members.
Oversee duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director.
Assist with any child care fundraisers as needed.
Offers slots to waiting list applicants when a child care opening occurs within the center.
Markets the facility and actively pursues additional applicants to maintain a full census at the center.
Assist in the direct supervision of any classroom area, should the need arise.
Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor.