Title: Child Care Center Director
Location: Downtown Child Care Center
Date of Posting: 08/31/2010
Application Deadline: 09/03/2010
Reports to:
Tammey Lindblom
Description:
The Child Care
Center Director is responsible for
the overall operation of the Child
Care Center, including the
management of staff, budget, and
curriculum, as well as ensuring that
the Center operates according to
State Licensing regulations and
Center or Agency-specific funding
requirements at all times. He/She
will also be responsible for
ensuring that the Center achieves
and maintains accreditation status
and that the Center operates
according to accreditation
requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Manage and supervise all
employees and volunteers.
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Interview, hire, and train new
employees as needed.
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Manage the fiscal needs and
budget of the Center in
accordance with Agency budgetary
guidelines and program
priorities.
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Maintain a minimum of 80%
enrollment while working to
achieve full enrollment.
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Interview parents for
enrollment, establish fees, and
arrange new enrollee orientation
according to Agency policy.
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Work with parents to provide a
supportive and professional
environment at all times.
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Seek and maintain licensed and
accredited status for the
Center.
Qualification/Requirements: To
perform this job successfully, an
individual must meet the minimum
qualification requirements below and
be able to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities
satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made if
needed.
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Must have
Child Development Associate
Credential and be currently
enrolled in courses to achieve a
Bachelors Degree.
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At least 5
years of previous experience in
the child care field and 1 year
previous management experience
required.
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Bachelor's
Degree in Early Childhood
Education or related field
strongly preferred.
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Strong
organizational and communication
skills required.
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Basic
computer skills required.
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Ability to meet State,
Accreditation, and Agency
requirements for training.
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Ability to comply with all
Agency policies as listed in the
Employee Handbook.
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Must be able to
regularly stand/walk.
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Must be able to sit for extended
periods of time in front of a
computer screen.
Ability to successfully complete a
post offer, pre-employment drug
screen, background check, physical
and TB test required for this
position.
EOE
To
apply submit resume and/or
employment application to:
Human Resources
Tippecanoe County Child Care, Inc
100
Saw Mill Road, Suite 1200
Lafayette, IN 47905
hr@tcchildcare.com
