Position Summary

The Director of the Child Care Center is responsible for developing the Child Care and Preschool Program at Hunterdon Healthcare as well as overseeing the day-to-day functions, the staff, curriculum and developmental needs (aspects) of the center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Direct and manage daily operations of the center including facility managment

2.

Recruit and schedule children for the child care center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the center to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.

3.

Confer with parents on a regular basis; discuss questions or concerns regarding (of) their children.

4.

Assist staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow-up of special activities such as on-site enrichment programs and off-campus field trips.

5.

Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of child care staff.

6.

Conduct marketing campaigns, maintain public relations with parents, prospective clients; conduct annual parent satisfaction survey

7.

Prepare and maintain administrative, (and) business reports and records of the child care center; record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary; review income and expense, statistical, and budget status reports to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Parents and family members of children, children, employees, management staff, regulatory agencies, community agencies, training facilitators, volunteers.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Chief Human Resources Officer

Supervises (position(s):

Teachers, teachers assistants, teacher aides, coordinators and volunteers

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or other

Preferred:

Masters Degree in any field related to children or business

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

1 year of managerial or supervisory experience

Preferred:

3 years of experience in child care management, education or small business setting with leadership experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid (within 6 months of hire). Office of Licensing Director Credentials (submission of credentials upon hire). Child Abuse Record of Incident (CARI) clearance (submission upon hire). Criminal History Record of Incident (CHRI) clearance (fingerprinting upon hire)

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

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Customer Focus

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Conflict Resolution

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Verbal and written communication skills

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Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint

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Planning and organizational skills

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Strong Decision Making Skills

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Ability to multi-task

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Be self-directed and able to work effectively in a stressful environment.

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Ability to balance needs of staff, families, and children equitably

Preferred:

None