DAYCARE CENTER DIRECTOR
Little Rainbow Daycare
- Bridgeport, CT
- $52,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop a curriculum and program: Daycare Directors work closely with the center's teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent's expectations.
- Oversee staff: Staff management is probably the most important task of a Child Care Director. They must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
- Manage facilities: The Child Care Director must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
- Create a budget: The Child Care Director manages the facility's finances, which includes creating and working within a budget.
- Market the facility: There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services.
- Meeting up with parents and teachers: A Child Care Director will meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child's development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
- As Director you would be responsible for the daily operations of your school, as well as providing quality childcare for the families in your care.
- Compliance with all CTOEC rules and regulations
- Representing the company's vision and values
- Supporting your staff and fostering a team-based culture
- Communicating with corporate office to hit targets and expectations relating to enrollment, labor, budgeting, and program
- Creating a quality program full of rich curriculum experiences
- Planning events centered around family engagement
- Most importantly, an ability to have fun and foster a fun and caring environment for children, families, and staff
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) and/or
- Office of Early Childhood Head Teachers Certificate
- CPR/First Aid Certificate