What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Director position at Friendship Village Retirement Community?
It Takes a Village Childcare Center is a faith based childcare center open to the public, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We believe our children deserve the best most compassionate care possible so our facility was designed with safety, security, convenience, and fun for up to 105 children. Our children are cared for in a loving environment in which we focus on nurturing and teaching through positive reinforcement. This means we look for the very best employees.
Friendship Village has built a workplace that cultivates creativity, productivity, and enhances learning in a fun and energetic environment. We are looking for employees that are hardworking, dependable, and caring individuals who are dedicated to going the extra mile in everything they do. We want only those who practice open and honest communication and who build trust in one another.
As the Director you are responsible for the care and safety of the children that utilize our childcare center. You will oversee all aspects of the facility including but not limited to:
- Ensuring that our children have a safe, fun, positive, and engaging environment
- Develop and implement child development programs
- Recruit and enroll children to attend the center
- Maintain accurate records on children including development, attendance, health and other required information
- Ensure regular communication with parents on their child's development
- Adhere to all DHS, Friendship Village, and other agency guidelines and ensure staff are properly trained, understand, and follow all regulations
- Responsible for hiring staff, monitoring performance, provide coaching, and disciplinary actions
- Prepare and maintain administrative reports and records and submit in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Must be able to meet DHS points requirements for Director position
- 5 years of childcare experience in a licensed facility
- 3 years management experience
- Experience with Procare or other childcare computer systems
Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include:
Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.