Early Childhood Program Director
St. James School
- Madison, WI
- $20.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
The Child Care Director is responsible for assisting the administrator in operating the child care program in a manner that contributes to the growth and development of children. The Director is professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education and/or child development; meeting the requirements of licensing agencies and accrediting organizations. The Director is a warm, sensitive, mature individual who relates well to children and adults.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Obtained and maintained at least a level 12 (director level) in The Registry
- Must meet Department of Children and Family requirements for position held
- Extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- Strong group management skills with children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Abilities to understand and follow instructions precisely
- Ensure the day to day operations of childcare program
- Must be present at the site during working hours
- Cooperating with licensing staff and other appropriate agencies in maintaining compliance with requirements and in improving the quality of care
- Maintaining an environment, including upkeep of equipment, that conforms to DCFS licensing standards of safety & cleanliness & that is conducive to optimal growth, development, & the well being of all in the center
- Obtaining the required training hours annually to meet the requirements by DCFS licensing
- Reviews the weekly curriculum, day to day activities and schedules, including all aspects of children’s time at the center and is a part of the staff to child ratio as needed
- Responsible for assessment of staff and monitoring that their requirements are being met
- Develop rapport with children, parents, and staff
- Attends staff meetings and parent as needed
- Reviews monthly stack calendar and food purchasing
- Keep all students and staff information confidential
- Effectively train and supervise staff by acting as a resource and a role model
- Ensures the supervision and evaluation of all personnel according to approved personnel practices and policies
- Assist with development and maintenance of good staff relationships
- Supervises the coordination of the school’s childcare programs to meet the needs of children served
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Obtained and maintained at least a level 12 (director level) in The Registry
- Must meet Department of Children and Family requirements for position held
- Extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- Strong group management skills with children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Abilities to understand and follow instructions precisely
Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50lbs
- Push emergency equipment with up to 40 lbs. of weight
- Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
- Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the children
- Work with children on the floor
- Work outdoors in any variety of weather
- Able to have visual or hearing capabilities consistent with Child Care Licensing safety requirements
- Excell at communication with students, staff, and parents in all verbal and written communication