Job Description

Daycare Director
Position Summary: Child Care Director

The Director Job duties include, but are not limited to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the child care facility in accordance with state licensing regulations and all operating policies. This person will help market the program, lead and manage personnel, and maintain high standards of excellence in child care in the community. Other requirements include excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to evaluate and solve problems, and have proficient computer skills Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of the service and performs other duties as assigned by upper personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensures a developmentally appropriate program is offered on a daily basis to all enrolled children and families

· Ensures that the center meets or exceeds the 3 Star DHS accreditation standards at all times

· Provides direct supervision to Teachers, Assistant Teachers and substitutes, setting goals, managing performance and overseeing professional development in support of program goals

· Holds Teachers and staff accountable to performance standards, and company’s policies, procedures and standards

· Ensures parents are making tuition payments on time and according to their contract and parent handbook Enforces collections of late fees associated with late payments and does not allow parents to drop off children if their accounts are not current or without a written agreement approved by the owner

· Manages daily staffing roster to ensure adequate staffing at all times and perform teaching duties during absence of regular teacher

·Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion

·Provides curricular leadership and expertise, ensuring lesson plans are aligned with accreditation and licensing standards as well as children's individualized goals

·Serves as a resource for staff and families on issues of development and behavior; connects staff and families to both internal and community resources as necessary

·Establishes strong partnerships with all families enrolled, ensuring families feel welcome, are supported and encouraged to be involved in their child's early education, and are aware of and encouraged to participate in other services and programs offered throughout the agency

· Ensures all classrooms and the playground are equipped with the furniture, fixtures and materials necessary for all stakeholders including DHS

· Oversee tours for prospective parents, enroll new families and assist agencies efforts to increase and meet the centers enrollment goal

· Performs all other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

·Bachelor’s Degree

·Tennessee Early Childhood Program Administrator Credential (TECPAC)

· A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

· Four or more years’ experience in a childcare group setting

· Four or more years leadership experience

· Strong interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills

· CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must meet state specific guidelines for the role

· Computer literate including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, desk top publishing software, email and the internet

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37923: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 4 years (Required)
• Childcare: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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