Early Childhood Director

Diocese of Grand Rapids; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Providence Academy in Michigan seeks an Early Childhood Director to oversee a licensed program serving infants to 4-year-olds. The director will manage licensing compliance, staffing, and scheduling while maintaining a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

This role collaborates closely with the Principal and Pastor to support families and staff. The candidate will ensure Great Start to Quality administration, communicate with parents, and handle monthly billing for DPA and DHS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development (or related field).
• Alternate: degree in child-related field with 18 ECE hours and 480 hours experience.
• Montessori credential with 18 ECE hours and 480 hours experience.
• AS degree in ECE/child development with 18 ECE hours and 480 hours experience.
• Valid child development associate credential with 18 ECE hours and 960 hours experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day runnings of the Early Childhood Program.
• Oversee Childcare Licensing, Staffing, and Scheduling.
• Oversee Great Start to Quality Admin Duties.
• Communicate regularly with parents, staff and Principal.
• Complete monthly billing for DPA and DHS students.
• Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaire when scheduled to ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain a positive working environment rooted in Christ.
• Work directly with the Principal and Pastor.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of licensing rules

Great Start to Quality experience

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in ECE/child development

Child-related field degree + 18 ECE hours + 480 hours experience

Montessori credential + 18 ECE hours + 480 hours

AS degree in ECE/child development + 18 hours + 480 hours

CDAC credential + 18 hours + 960 hours experience

Job description

When families choose Early Childhood Education at Divine Providence Academy they are enrolling their child in a welcoming individualized nurturing environment centered in God and in service to others . We are a state licensed Child Care program that focuses on the individual needs of each child. Our Saint Joseph campus is seeking a candidate to oversee our Early Childhood program. We serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and oversee a GSRP 4 year old classroom.

Job Goal

The goal of a Divine Providence Academy teacher is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for families and children. The director will work in a collaborative environment to support children as learners and foster independence to get them ready socially and academically. The director will oversee staff to ensure all licensing requirements are in place.

Qualifications for Early Childhood Director

(Candidates must meet one of the following state licensing requirements:)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development. OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a child-related field with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of experience. (A child-related field means elementary education, child counseling, child psychology, family studies, social work, or special education.) OR
• Montessori credential with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of experience. OR
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of experience. OR
• Valid child development associate credential with 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development and 960 hours of experience.

Additional preferred qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Michigan Child Care Licensing rules
• Experience with Great Start to Quality

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day runnings of the Early Childhood Program
• Oversee Childcare Licensing, Staffing, and Scheduling.
• Oversee Great Start to Quality Admin Duties.
• Communicate regularly with parents, staff and Principal
• Complete monthly billing for DPA and DHS students.
• Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire when scheduled to ensure milestones are being met.
• Maintain a positive working environment, rooted in Christ.
• Work directly with the Principal and Pastor