Daycare Director

Job Description: Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 5:30

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord’s Children's Center is responsible for all facets of the day-to-day management and operations of the Center in conjunction with the mission and vision of Shiloh Church of Concord and state licensing requirements, so that a standard of excellence is maintained.

The director will ensure quality childcare in a wholesome Christian environment and will ensure the needs of the children and parents are met. Spiritual development is met through a Christian curriculum, weekly Bible verse, Christian songs, and prayer before snacks and meals. All eligible children are encouraged to take part in Vacation Bible School in the summer when it is offered.

The director of the child development center will make sure all staff, families and children are made to feel welcome. The atmosphere of the center must always radiate friendliness, be cheerful, helpful, and show our passionate love of God.

Leadership:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord’s Children's Center will:

1. Be responsible to the church Leadership Team for administrative matters, policies, and procedures.

2. Educate, encourage, and foster happy, healthy children.

3. Provide responsible leadership for management of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center staff.

4. Promote positive relationships with members of the congregation, children’s ministries of the church, church staff, and community.

5. Possess a working knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE) concepts and theories.

6. Ensure the Children's Center meets all licensing standards for the state of North Carolina.

7. Create and sustain a Christian education program that is designed to enrich the lives of children and their families.

8. Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.

9. Recruit and schedule children for the Children’s Center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.

10. Ensure the maximum safety and welfare of all children entrusted to the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center.

11. Maintain childcare supplies and equipment and promote cost reduction solutions, or work with the Assistant Director.

Quality Control:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center will:

1. Monitor classroom activities for program quality to maintain a professional Christian atmosphere.

2. Uphold policies and procedures as outlined in the Children's Center Documents.

3. Purchase or develop and evaluate curriculum.

4. Review and monitor menu planning, as well as ensure that menus meet standards set forth by North Carolina minimum standards for day care centers. Also, the director will review and monitor food purchasing, nutritional quality, and sanitation practices.

5. Encourage and provide information for staff training/development.

6. Develop a monthly calendar that includes programs for the children, parents, and staff. Calendars can be accessed by hard copy, newsletter, announcements, etc.

7. Work with the church leadership team to coordinate and maximize the use of all shared space and activity scheduling.

Human Resources:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center will:

1. Announce Children's Center job openings and make recommendations for employment, with final approval authority by the church leadership team.

2. Schedule and conduct interviews of potential employees.

3. Request background checks on all viable candidates.

4. Participate in the orientation of all new employees.

5. After review and approval of the leadership team, effect the release from employment of any employee for cause, unacceptable performance, or violation of policies.

6. Conduct exit interviews for resigning or retiring staff members.

7. Hold monthly staff meetings with the following purposes:

• Convey vital center information, policy updates, or policy changes.
• Address critical concerns.
• Promote appropriate staff celebrations and/or public recognition.
• Provide education opportunities.

8. Conduct a minimum of 2 performance reviews on each member of staff per year. The annual salary increase is based on performance and is approved by the director and the leadership team.

9. Delegate responsibilities appropriately.

10. Monitor schedules of employees for maximum efficiency and required child-to-staff ratios as outlined in North Carolina Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers.

11. Manage appropriately all personnel issues, concerns, and needs; necessary corrections must be approved by the Children's Center Board.

12. Ensure that problems encountered by staff are resolved.

13. Arrange ongoing educational training opportunities for staff and parents.

14. Maintain all certifications and training as required by the North Carolina DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education.

15. Ensure all staff meet all state requirements required by the North Carolina DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education.

16. The director and staff will review and agree to abide by the Shiloh Church of Concord Statement of Faith.

Relationship Expectations with Parents:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center will:

1. Promote a professional image in answering telephones, greeting visitors, and conducting tours for potential families.

2. Listen and respond in a timely manner to the concerns and needs of parents and staff.

3. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled child(ren).

4. Work alongside staff and parents to promote solutions for matters of child development and disciplinary concerns.

5. Uphold the confidentiality of all Children's Center families and staff, excepting the threat of danger posed to any person.

6. Evaluate children’s illnesses and injuries and make appropriate recommendations with timely notifications to parents and/or emergency contact.

7. Participate in Children's Center staff and parent functions.

8. Consult with staff and parents when assessing a child’s progress to maintain a program that adequately meets family needs.

Financial Systems:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center will:

1. Work with members of the Leadership Team in the creation of an annual budget.

2. Authorize expenditures within budgetary guidelines.

3. Make responsible decisions for all financial distributions and monetary collections.

4. Manage the salary and hourly wages of all staff members to meet budgetary compensation guidelines. Church Leadership Team approval is necessary.

5. Design and implement standards for staff pay and advancement. Church Leadership Team approval is necessary.

6. Record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary.

7. Provide clear, concise, monthly financial reports to the Church Leadership Team every thirty days.

Building and Grounds:

The director of the Shiloh Church of Concord Children's Center will:

1. Evaluate and maintain Children's Center furniture, equipment, the condition of each classroom, and playground for safety and cleanliness.

2. Take immediate action to identify, repair, or replace any potential hazards to children.

3. Work with the Church Leadership Team to achieve a safe, secure environment for children. This includes emergency procedures, protected entry systems, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

2. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the days of work are generally Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required for job-related training classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be at least 21 years old (State of NC Requirement)

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 credit hours of child development or early childhood education (waiver potential based on experience)

· Child development credential or teaching certificate

· Pass background check

· 3 years of classroom or managerial experience

· Proficient with computer skills, including accounting and office software programs.

Preferred Certifications:

· First Aid/CPR

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Early Childhood Education Administrator Certification?
• Do you have experience in Daycare Management? If so, how many years?
• Do you have experience in Management of other facilities/businesses? If so, how many years?
• How many years of childcare experience do you have in a school/daycare setting?

License/Certification:

• DCDEE Background Check? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Concord, NC 28027 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Concord, NC 28027: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000