<span>Childcare Center Director</span>

$37,440 - $45,760/Yr

Kids R Kids Summit - Barberton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Barberton, OH

About the position

The Childcare Center Director will oversee the operations of a new preschool and childcare program in Barberton, Ohio. This role requires strong leadership and supervisory skills to ensure compliance with state regulations and to foster a positive learning environment for children. The director will be responsible for staff training, curriculum implementation, and building relationships with families and the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with state child care licensing and Step Up to Quality requirements (SUTQ)
• Train and monitor staff as they implement curriculum and SUTQ guidelines
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and parents
• Conduct formal and informal teacher observations
• Oversee student assessments
• Conduct staff training, staff meetings, and professional development training for staff
• Manage daily operations, ensuring all policies and procedures are met
• Use software systems (Payroll, Brightwheel, SchoolGrow)
• Role model classroom expectations
• Complete SUTQ and CACFP paperwork
• Supervise staff and children
• Ensure presence in the community and growth of new families and children in the center
• Track record in hiring and retention of families and staff
• Create and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for children
• Create positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Create and adjust daily staff schedules
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all essential functions for each position in the Center, including Leadership Team positions, teacher, Food Service, and Bus Driver
• Oversee center operations including human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations

Requirements

• Must hold a CDA (minimum), AA, or higher degree (preferred)
• Knowledge of Step Up to Quality (SUTQ)
• Prior Director/Assistant Director experience necessary
• Knowledge of ODJFS licensing rules
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Clean BCI/FBI background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced childcare environment
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance
• Discounted Child Care
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance