PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CHILD CARE CENTER

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

3d•$52,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for the direct supervision, programming, health, and safety of children and staff within the child day care center. This role involves ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, establishing program goals, managing daily schedules and activities, maintaining inventory, and serving as a liaison between the center and prospective/enrolled families. The Program Director also plays a key role in staff management, including performance evaluations, hiring, and training, and contributes to the overall operation and marketing of the facility.

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.
Familiarity with personnel and policy handbook, parent book, and health plan book.
Knowledge of New York State Office of Children and Family Services revised state regulations.

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 ensure sufficient quantity and variety of classroom materials and equipment.
Maintain work environment consistent with the facility’s policies and procedures.
Provide information and tours to prospective families and assemble necessary paperwork for new families.
Maintain a professional, positive attitude with children, parents, staff, and supervisor.
Follow confidentiality policy at all times.
Act as a liaison to all parents/guardians and schedule meetings as needed.
Complete staff performance evaluations monthly and meet with staff individually quarterly.
Conduct staff meetings bi-monthly.
Attend continuing education/in-service trainings as directed.
Review children’s files monthly, verifying completion of paperwork by staff.
Maintain updated medical forms and contact information for all children enrolled.
Oversee the dispensing of medications and assure proper storage and documentation.
Conduct and complete monthly safety checks of the Center and equipment.
Prepare a written self-assessment of the operation of the child day care center every other year and assist with licensure renewal paperwork.
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.
Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new staff members and assuring proper and adequate training.
Oversee duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director.
Assist with any child care fundraisers as needed.
Offer slots to waiting list applicants when a child care opening occurs.
Market the facility and actively pursue additional applicants to maintain a full census.
Assist in the direct supervision of any classroom area, should the need arise.
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.