- Location
- Tama, IA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
JOB TITLE: Child Care Center Director DEPARTMENT: Daycare
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for day to day operations of the Meskwaki child care.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies for the facility at all times.
- Develop and maintain annual budget and child care program to meet the needs of the Meskwaki community.
- Recruit, supervise, develop assignments and duties, and coordinate training, education, prevention for all child care staff.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and scheduling for hours of operation.
- Maintain electronic record keeping and submit monthly reporting to the Executive Office.
- Maintain appropriate licensure standards for facility and staff.
- Implement education curricula and prevention activities that meet federal, state, and/or tribal standards.
- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement standards to all program goals and objectives.
- Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Ensure the facility meets all federal, state, and/or tribal laws and regulations.
- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Quality Rating System.
- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Child Care Assistance program.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program policies as needed.
- Assist with classroom and kitchen duties, when necessary.
- Assist with classroom management, when necessary.
- Attend local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training when deemed appropriate.
- Maintain positive environment for children, families, and employees.
- Maintain positive parent/child relationships through effective communication channels.
- Ensure center staff are engaged in following the federal, state, and tribal program standards.
- Assist with developing, planning, and providing training to teachers.
- Evaluate staff and daycare program concerning program goals and scope of work.
- Compile data and reports as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood with continuing education or preferred Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with Early Childhood.
- Must be willing to complete more education and training in field of Early Childhood Education and Management (30 hours training required annually).
- Be in good health, have a current TB test, and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter training.
- Prefer experience working the Native Americans.
- Must possess valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to travel to attend workshops, seminars and meetings.
- Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs.
- Must submit to and successfully complete extensive background investigation.
SUPERVISION:
- Will be supervised by the Executive Director
SALARY LEVEL:
- DOQ
Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.
