Job Description
Summary We are looking for a Daycare Director to manage our center in Monroe, WI. This role is an opportunity to shape our childcare services and make a difference in the community. The right candidate will create a clear vision focused on quality while following state and local regulations.
Your responsibilities will include developing an engaging curriculum, managing student records, and handling office tasks like payroll and human resources. You will also need to build strong relationships with staff, parents, and the community. Good leadership, organization, and people skills are important for this role.
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field and at least two years of experience in childcare or center management.
We offer a salary of $40,000 per year, plus paid PTO and sick days. If you care about child development and want to make a positive impact in our community, we want to hear from you! Help us create a nurturing and supportive environment for children to grow and thrive.
Duties - Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
- Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
- Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
- Approve menus and food purchases.
- Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
- Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
- Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
- Manage budget planning and review.
- Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
- Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements - At least 21 years of age
- At least 2 years of experience as a childcare teacher or center director in a group childcare center or other approved setting
- High energy.
- Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Strong finance and budgeting skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
- Completed high school or its equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
Nice To Haves - Shaken Baby Syndrome certification.
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