Child Care Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Wisconsin is seeking a Child Care Director for the Children’s Learning Center in the Fox Cities area. The role focuses on licensing compliance, curriculum leadership, staff recruitment and budgeting to provide a high-quality learning environment.

You will work with the Management Team to maintain certifications, develop programs, and foster strong relationships with families and the community served by the center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of licensing rules and maintaining licensure and certifications.
• Ability to develop and update curriculum in alignment with mission and philosophy.
• Recruit staff and supervise Learning Center personnel; conduct annual consultations.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating with leadership for program funds.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure licensing rules are met and licensure maintained.
• Create an environment encouraging growth for staff and learners.
• Recruit, schedule and supervise Learning Center staff; conduct annual consultations.
• Lead curriculum development in consultation with officers and advisory board.
• Oversee registration, intake and parent communications; enforce center policies.
• Maintain relationships with parents and community to support the program.
• Oversee CACFP compliance and expenditures; manage related reports.
• Develop and manage the child care program budget with the management team.
• Organize staff training and maintain the Program Handbook and Emergency Procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Licensing compliance

Communication

CACFP knowledge

Education

Certificate in child development

Kindergarten education

Elementary education

Job description

The Children's Learning Center is a licensed day care in the state of Wisconsin for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age and is open year-round. We are open to all children, regardless of gender, race, religion, or national origin. Our programming gives emphasis to spiritual growth as a vital component of a child's development, adding values and blessings to their daily experiences. We are looking for teachers who strive to learn more to give their students the best possible experience.

The Child Care Director is responsible for the development and administration of the Children's Learning Center. Serves as a member of the Management Team of The Salvation Army, Fox Cities, works with all staff to support the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Salvation Army.

About the role:

• Ensure that licensing rules are met and maintain licensure and any other certifications required for the child care. Ensure forms pertaining to building and grounds, vehicles, fire inspections as they relate to Day Care licensing guidelines are maintained.
• Create and maintain an environment for staff and children using resources, including YoungStar consultants, that will encourage growth in staff and people being served to continually create a higher quality childcare environment.
• Recruit staff and make recommendations for hiring; schedules and supervises Learning Center staff. Conduct annual employee consultations for each employee.
• Lead development, evaluation and updating of curriculum, in consultation with the corps officers and Advisory Board Child Care committee. Ensure that curriculum is in keeping with the Salvation Army mission and philosophy.
• Oversee registration and intake of children, and ensure parents are informed of policies, and guidelines.
• Maintain effective relationships with parents and the community to foster understanding of the child care program and needs.
• Work with the Corps Officer and staff to provide opportunities to bridge families into other programs and services offered through The Salvation Army.
• Serve as liaison between the staff and Advisory Board, Corps Council and the Salvation Army child care.
• Oversee the collection of fees and state co‑pays in conjunction with the Business Administrator and Corps Officer. Practice safe money handling procedures (minimum of two staff present) whenever removing funds from parent payment box.
• Accurately manage the Child & Adult Care Food program (CACFP) per state requirements including all expenditure reports, compliance issues, etc.
• Develop and manage the budget for the child care program in cooperation with the Management Team and the Finance Committee.
• Maintain cooperative and mutually helpful relationships with other educational institutions as well as Child Care Resource and Referral.
• Organize and implement training of staff through in‑services, staff meetings and other designated programs. Maintain and keep current the Program Handbook, in cooperation with Divisional Headquarters. Maintain and keep current the Emergency Procedures policies for the center.
• Work with Salvation Army staff to ensure child care facilities are properly maintained.
• Select, care and maintain equipment and materials in cooperation with child care staff. Keep inventory log current.
• Ensure appropriate records and files are maintained. This includes maintaining the medical log book for children.

Education: Certificate or degree in child development/ kindergarten education, or elementary education.

Certifications: Maintain YoungStar Certified Director at level 12 or above; Valid driver's license with clearance to drive from TSA insurance is preferred.

Experience: Two years' experience in child care administration and operation. Experience teaching in a child care center or school environment.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.