Childcare Director

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Childcare Director to ensure health, safety and quality of early education across the center.

You will lead curriculum development, staff supervision, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, guiding operations in alignment with state requirements and The Salvation Army standards. You will collaborate with corps officers, maintain enrollment, coordinate family programs, manage payroll and purchasing, and report program statistics monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in early childhood education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in early childhood.
• Proficient with databases and Microsoft 365 apps.
• Knowledge of state subsidy voucher system and revenue tracking preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; willing to get certified within 90 days.
• Health screening with TB results within 90 days.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must clear full criminal background and Child Abuse Record check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Corps Officers to plan programs for children and families.
• Adhere to state and local regulations for licensure and regular inspections.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff per licensing requirements.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tuition billing, and purchasing.
• Provide program statistics to Corps Officers monthly.
• Coordinate pickup and supervision during transport to TSA program.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, Subsidy Voucher, Health Department, and licensing requirements.
• Maintain enrollment to ensure budgeted income levels.
• Orient parents, distribute handbook, and liaise with community partners.
• Ensure classrooms and furniture are safe; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Utilize data to assess program needs and support strategic planning.
• Assist with overall Corps operations and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in early childhood education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Databases

Job description

Overview

The Childcare Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. The Childcare Director is directly accountable for overall operational management following well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Childcare Director ensures that the needs of the students and the center's goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Corps Officers to establish a schedule, programs, activities, and services for children and families that align with The Salvation Army, NJSACC, Grow NJ Kids, and state and local requirements.
• Work with Divisional Education Director to adhere to and maintain state and local regulations for program licensure.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff members following state licensing requirements and the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Oversee all childcare office functions, including staff payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, personnel management (staff PTO), and purchasing.
• Provide program statistics to Corps Officers on a monthly basis.
• Pick up enrolled children from school and provide supervision during transport to TSA program.

• Maintain compliance with all USDA, Subsidy Voucher, Health Department, and Office of Licensing requirements.
• Maintain enrollment to ensure adequate income to meet the budget.
• Review and approve menus following USDA requirements and supervise food purchases.
• Oversee all childcare employees and volunteers, assisting with responsibilities as needed. (Cooking, teaching, etc.)

• Order supplies for the center, including office, janitorial, educational, and related supplies, following The Salvation Army Policies and keeping up-to-date inventories.

• Implement the policies and procedures consistent with Grow NJ Kids and The Salvation Army standards for the center's day-to-day operation.
• Maintain and update records of staff and children in compliance with The Salvation Army, State of New Jersey, and local government regulatory agencies' policies and procedures.

• Orient parents to the center, provide them with the parent's handbook, and inform them of its policies.
• Be available to parents for in-person or telephone conferences.
• Serve as the point of contact to community partners, agencies, and parents, and represent the center at community functions when necessary.
• Ensure that the daycare classrooms, equipment, and furniture are in good condition. Coordinate repairs per The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Utilize data to assess and evaluate children, staff, and program operations and implement a strategic plan to address program needs.
• Assist with overall Corps operations and programming as needed.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in an early childhood setting.

• Proficient with computer applications, including databases and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint), and proven ability to learn new applications.
• Understanding of state subsidy voucher system and experience in revenue tracking preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; must be willing to get certified within the first 90 days.

• Must provide health screening that includes physical and TB results within the first 90 days.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Must clear full criminal background and Child Abuse Record check.

• Must support and lead faith-based kids' activities and programming.
• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.