Daycare Director

DAYCARE FACILITY/OPERATION DIRECTOR Purpose Statement The job of Daycare Facility/Operation Director was established for the purpose of caring for children and managing the staff/daycare facility by cultivating an environment in which children and their parents can feel safe, secure, and receive quality childcare. This position reports to the Business Manager. Functions * The daycare facility/operation director is the individual responsible for all functions of the daycare facility and, as such, must be knowledgeable of all functions and performance of the facility. Essential Functions * Sets short and long-term goals for the facility/operation. * Keeps accurate files on employees, children, and activities. * Conducts interviews and reviews the qualifications of all new staff before hiring the most qualified applicants. * Manages the work schedule of all daycare staff. * Supervises and collaborates with staff in order to adhere to facility/operation standards, ensuring regular engagement in all classrooms. * Provides evaluations for staff on their performance. * Orders and purchases supplies, including furniture, toys, cleaning supplies, food, and first aid supplies. * Ensures that the facility and staff adhere to all state and local regulations, including facilitating professional development for childcare staff as needed * Coordinates the delivery of meals to daycare children. * Submits monthly required paperwork to the business office by deadlines. * Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that all allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, and expenses are within budget limits. * Collaborates with the high school principal/counselor to provide high school students with work/training opportunities in early childhood when possible. Job Requirements * Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and adults alike. * Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with parents, staff, and children. * Must have strong leadership skills to inspire respect from staff, children, parents, and community. * Must be organized and have a strong business sense. * Must have an appropriate code of ethics for working with children. * Must be flexible and able to react appropriately to changing circumstances. * Must have strong crisis management abilities and be able to maintain a cool composure in times of crisis. * Must understand the importance of confidentiality and hold self and staff to high standards when it comes to the privacy of information and individuals. * Must have strong administrative and time management skills. * Must possess excellent customer service. * Must be professional and provide a public face for the daycare facility. Work Environment Time is spent in the daycare facility divided between childcare, paper/regulatory work, and supervision of staff. Experience * Must be able to pass a background check for both the District and Department of Family Services. * Must have or be able to obtain all CPR and First Aid certifications. * Must be a fully licensed daycare provider by the state of Wyoming.

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