Child Care Center Director

The Goddard School; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Director to lead and inspire a team. This role involves overseeing administrative functions, managing faculty, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. You will play a crucial part in developing innovative programs that foster children's growth and learning. If you have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on young lives while enjoying a range of benefits including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Donation matching

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong administrative and management skills.
• Experience in early childhood development and curriculum implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative duties and maintain compliance with licensing standards.
• Manage faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement educational programs and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Administrative Planning

Record Keeping

Budget Management

Faculty Management

Curriculum Development

Sales and Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Donation matching
• Employee discounts
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Educational Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree

Director Responsibilities

Director's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Plan and schedule administrative duties
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children's files, faculty files)
• Prepare reports
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
• Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
• Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
• Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Define a maintenance system for faculty (eg, classroom repairs)
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Manage payroll budget
• Manage petty cash
• Manage registration budget
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Maintain licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in GSU
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
• Program/Curriculum Development
• Conduct classroom ratio checks
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
• Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Review lesson plan books weekly
• Review posted lesson plans monthly
• Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
• Review children's portfolios regularly
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
• Develop and implement a transition system
• Implement a playground safety program
• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
• Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Enroll new families
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Maintain a system of home-school communication (eg, Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
• Develop and maintain community relations