Director of Child Care Center

Company: Little Wonders Early Childhood Center
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

St. James Little Wonders Early Childhood Center is looking for an energetic, passionate director to lead its early childhood program, ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. The program is looking for someone who adores working with small children and a wonderful staff in a full-time childcare center. The center additionally houses a nine-week summer camp program. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering, and managing the Little Wonders Day Care Program and ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development Field, or related field, or the New York State's Children's Program Administrator Credential and one year full-time teaching experience in a child day care setting. A minimum of two years additional experience supervising staff in a childcare program is required. This position is supervised by a Board of Directors and the church Staff Parish Relations Committee. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:1. Oversee the staffing of the program including hiring, supervising, annual performance reviews, personnel records, and termination if necessary;2. Monitor daily attendance to ensure staff/child ratios are maintained at all times;3. Provide tours of the center to prospective families and enroll new children;4. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all parents in the program;5. Maintain children's files according to state guidelines;6. Revise personnel policy and parent handbook as needed;7. Incorporation of the church and its members into the daily operations of the childcare program;8. Participate in church Focus council meetings monthly;9. Develop and maintain the program's annual budget;10. Prepare reports to be presented at Board of Director's meeting;11. Attends the Church Focus Council Meetings;12. Ensure that classroom furnishings are updated and replaced when necessary;13. Search out grant/ funding opportunities and apply respectfully;14. Other duties as assigned by the program's Board of Directors.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per yearJob Type: Full-timePay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per yearBenefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time offSchedule: 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate: Niagara Falls, NY 14305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: One location

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