Child Care Director - Infant Toddler Center

Job Title: Site Director

Responsible to:  Executive Director

Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing program operations for GCDC Infant Toddler Center.  The primary focus will be the confirmation of program activities, staff support/development/assessment, and parent engagement.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Three years supervision in early childhood programs


2. Education/Certification:
   bachelor’s degree in related field or other requirement met by NJ Office of Licensing


3. License: Current NJ Driver License, access to automobile and valid auto insurance


4. Knowledge/Training:  Infant and Toddler child development, team/enrollment management and parent relationship building.  Familiar with age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and continuing quality improvement tools (ITERS-3) a plus; ability to communicate effectively to/with multiple audiences


5. Physical/Health: Must be in good physical and mental health; able to lift 20lbs.


6. Professional Development: Must complete minimum 20 hours of relevant annual training.


7. Work Hours/Environment: School facilities, outdoor play areas, shopping, driving a vehicle; commit 40-45 hours per week; available for occasional evening/weekend hours to meet agency goals; must be flexible to open and close the building as needed.

General Responsibilities:

1. Lead programs that improve infant learning, through social, emotional, language and physical development


2. Develop, implement and assess programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet office of licensing and Grow NJ Kids quality standards


3. Maintain and confirm agency policies and procedures are consistently followed


4. Collect and report student data and information to meet grant reporting requirements.  


5. Secure materials and supplies that support program activities, and turn in timely accurate receipts


6. Assist with interviewing and onboarding new employees


7. Provide direct supervision, two way feedback and assessment of staff and volunteers


8. Assist with and maintain full enrollment 


9. Develop and maintain partnerships with parents, and community organizations


10. Maintain daily contact with program and administrative staff to discuss issues and provide/receive information


11. Conduct staff meetings and attend leadership meetings


12. Assist with Agency Strategic Planning


13. Report timely concerns to Executive Director