Manager, Child Care Center (Findlay)

Owens Community College; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Community College seeks a Manager for the Child Care Center at its Findlay campus to oversee daily operations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures high-quality child care in alignment with Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality standards.

You will lead staff, develop curricula, and coordinate with families and external partners to support students and community education initiatives.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of operation of a child care center and related development theories.
• State Licensing and Early Learning Standards knowledge.
• NAEYC Accreditation Standards familiarity.
• Ability to manage several projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and evaluate activities related to Owens Child Care Center programs.
• Develop and maintain developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with OLDS and SUTO.
• Coordinate staff performance appraisals and provide feedback.
• Develop annual budget with the Director of Business Operations.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and families to ensure compliance and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Organizational awareness

Decision-making under pressure

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child and Family Studies

Tools

Child Care Center Management software

Job description

Advertised Position Title: Manager, Child Care Center (Findlay) Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, manages the day-to-day operations of the Owens Early Learning Center located on the Findlay Campus. This includes the development, recommendation, and administration of procedures and processes to ensure that the Center's operations meet the standards for child care center licensing laws and the highest rating by the State of Ohio Step Up to Quality program. The manager is also responsible for accurate tracking of financial transactions and keeping the Center within an annual budget.

Essential Functions

• Plan, supervise and evaluate all activities related to Owens Child Care Center programs.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for children and staff.
• Supervises staff of the center, coaching in job performance as needed, maintaining open lines of communication and providing forums for center feedback.
• Works with staff to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum which addresses the inclusion of the arts, in-depth project work and the State of Ohio Early Learning Development Standards (OLDS) for all enrolled children.
• Develop and maintain a curriculum that serves as a quality model for Owens education students and the broader community.
• Develops and enforces center policies in conjunction with State of Ohio Licensing regulations and/or Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTO) Rating system.
• Follow all established procedures for handling emergency situations, including child emergencies, building emergencies and weather emergencies in conjunction with Owens security and appropriate state agencies, particularly the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS).
• Operates the center within the fiscal budget and subsidy approved for the fiscal year.
• Reviews, develops and presents an annual budget, along with the Director of Business Operations, which meets college expectations.
• Manages and reviews daily financial transactions of the Center.
• Coordinates the operations, services and maintenance of the child care center in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders including but not limited to: Owens' expectations, state regulatory agencies, families, community child care centers, community child advocate groups and the Department of Teacher Education and Human Services.
• Coordinates and reviews with all employees their annual performance appraisal.
• Works with Parents to create a positive learning environment for children and families.
• Provides parents with the opportunities to provide feedback on programming and the opportunities for teachers and parents to meet for conferences.
• Provides a supportive environment for families during children's developmental evaluations and subsequent decision making conferences.
• Plan, develop and conduct staff development programs for all center staff for the purpose of effectively using the strengths of all teachers.
• Interview and hire candidates for all open center positions.
• Conduct orientation for new staff in conjunction with Owens HR expectations and Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTO) expectations.
• Establish fee collection procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Obtain and maintain NAEYC Accreditation and/or a Gold rating from Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTO) Rating System.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A working knowledge of:
  • Operation of a child care center Child Development Theories.
  • State Licensing and Early Learning Standards, Rules and Regulations.
  • State Step Up To Quality Initiative.
  • NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
  • Early Care and Education best practices.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with the use of software for Child Care Center Management.
• Ability to organize facts and materials for presentations and recommendations.
• Capability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage several projects at once.
• Ability to recognize strengths and weaknesses in subordinates.
• Ability to prioritize demands and workload.
• Ability to focus on projects as needed.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Solid judgment.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Consensus builder leadership qualities.
• Professional presence.
• Management Identification.
• Job motivation
• Integrity and a high degree of ethical decision making.
• Financial analytical ability.
• A commitment to Owen's core values of being inclusive, transformational, intentional, adaptive, and empowering.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child and Family Studies
• Experience in Early Childhood Education Program Development

Job Classification

Staff Duty Days: 260 Days

Work Schedule: TBD

Grant Funded Position: No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis: Salary

Hiring Range $51,300.00-$57,700.00

Retirement System: SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)

More than 1,380 full- and part-time employees contribute to Owens' success. A competitive benefit package and challenging work environment allows Owens to attract the most qualified individuals to support the College's mission. Founded in 1965, Owens continues to offer an affordable, quality education to those who are seeking an associate degree, continuing education courses and professional development. The Owens Community College Toledo-area Campus covers more than 280 acres and is located just five minutes from downtown Toledo. The Findlay-area Campus is located at 3200 Bright Road in one of Ohio's most progressive cities. There are many job opportunities available on both of our campuses.

Owens Community College is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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