Day Care Director
St. Catherine's School, United States
Job Description
We are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Day Care Director to oversee the day-to-day activities of a new child care center for faculty and staff children, ages 2-4 years. The Director will need to ensure that local, state, and federal child care requirements are met; hire, train and oversee her staff and work with parents to make sure their children are well served. The Day Care Director’s responsibilities include making sure the Center is clean, well maintained and appropriately outfitted.
We are looking for a someone who is passionate about early childhood education and has strong leadership skills. Ultimately, an exceptional Day Care Director should be knowledgeable of child care laws, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 and enrolling 960 girls age 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's Core Values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community.
St. Catherine's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.
Requirements
Day Care Director Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that the center's facilities meet local, state, and federal safety requirements.
- Collaborating with the center staff to develop an educational curriculum that is compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Screening, interviewing, and hiring suitable employees.
- Training new employees, observing their teaching techniques, and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Managing the center's finances by establishing budgets, settling accounts, and keeping track of fees owed to the center.
- Meeting with parents to address behavioral or educational concerns.
- Ensuring that the center is adequately stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
A strong candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- CPR and first aid certifications.
- Proven experience working as a Center Director.
- Sound knowledge of local, state, and federal child care legislation.
- Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
Benefits
St. Catherine’s School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, exhaustive professional development and networking opportunities as well as state-of-the art facilities.