Child Care Center Director

The Goddard School of Bordentown, NJ; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Director to lead their Bordentown location. This role involves overseeing administrative tasks, managing faculty, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, strong leadership, and communication skills, along with a passion for early childhood development. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and fosters a love for learning in children. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners and their families while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

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; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in managing budgets and personnel is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule administrative duties while maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and manage faculty for the school.
• Conduct monthly classroom observations and implement professional development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Personnel Management

Curriculum Development

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

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

FISCAL

1. Operate the School within budget
2. Define a maintenance system for faculty (e.g., classroom repairs)
3. Arrange for maintenance and repairs
4. Manage payroll budget
5. Manage petty cash
6. Manage registration budget
7. Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
8. Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snacks

LICENSING

1. Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
2. Maintain current licensing documentation
3. Maintain licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

1. Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
2. Manage faculty schedule
3. Conduct faculty orientation
4. Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
5. Conduct monthly faculty meetings
6. Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
7. Maintain accurate faculty files
8. Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
9. Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
10. Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

SALES AND MARKETING

1. Welcome all visitors to the School
2. Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
3. Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
4. Follow through with all prospective customers
5. Enroll new families
6. Develop and maintain customer relations
7. Implement an orientation program for new families
8. Maintain a system of home-school communication (e.g., Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
9. Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
10. Develop and maintain community relations