Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) directs the daily operations of a child care center in accordance with state licensing requirements and regulations. Administers recruiting and staffing processes. Being a Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) provides training and professional development for staff. Oversees enrollment activities, communications, and events that foster positive relations with families and the community. Additionally, Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) ensures that the activities and surroundings meet the needs of children and provide safety and security. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Depending on the location, may require a state specific director certification or a more general certification such as the Child Development Associate (CDA). Typically requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Typically reports to senior management. The Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
State Licensure
● Ensure Bright Start is meeting or exceeding all state rules and regulations including but not
limited to: keeping staff and children files up-to-date and frequently updated, documentation of
required continuing education for staff, fire drills, mental health consultations, scheduling annual
public health and fire inspections.
● Ensure staff have completed the state required yearly trainings and have meet the required
minimum of 15 hours of training through the Professional Development Information System
(PDIS)
Leadership
● Create and maintain a culture of professionalism, excellence, and vibrancy
● Cultivate an inclusive environment that is welcoming to people of all backgrounds, identities,
and life circumstances
● Foster a collaborative approach to early childhood education and care between staff, families,
community partners, and the Board of Directors
● Plan for and support long term organizational vision
● Regularly reports to Board of Directors
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● Attend monthly Board of DIrectors, Child Care Coalition, Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Council
meetings
● Oversee and regularly evaluate curriculum, lesson plans, and daily routines to ensure quality
standards are in place
● Lead staff and volunteer hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, and regular evaluations
● Coordinate daily operations
● Schedule and attend professional development trainings
● Participate in relevant local and regional councils and partnerships (RMECC, Child Care Coalition)
● Update all Bright Start materials as needed including but not limited to: advertising materials,
social media, Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, job descriptions, etc.
● Communicate with staff and families of any holidays, inclement weather, illness outbreaks, or
emergency closures effectively and in a timely manner
● Respond to emergencies and critical incidents
● Coordinate bridging conversations with Lake County Elementary School for shared students
● Providing staff members with learning resources and opportunities
Financial Management
● Collaborate with Board of Directors and Accountant to establish and adhere to operational
budget
● Adhering to the monthly budget created by the Board of Directors
● Process and track all enrollment, billing, and tuition through Brightwheel, including CCCAP and
UPK
● Pursues grant funding opportunities through Lake County Community Fund, Summit Foundation,
The Buell Foundation, and other foundations
● Ensure compliance to grant tracking and reporting and submitting the appropriate
documentation
● Creating and tracking monthly expenses through financial folders. Submit them to the Board
Treasurer
Family Engagement
● Maintain ongoing, open communication and engagement with families
● Coordinate parent/teacher conferences
● Facilitate enrollment, admissions and classroom placement
● Coordinate staff and family activities
● Track staff-parent conversations
Administrative Duties
● Track staff timesheets through Brightwheel, paid time off requests, paid time off accrued, sick
time used
● Verify and submit payroll to the Accountant on time
○ Include any Paid Time off Request, Sick Leave Forms, or Reimbursement Forms with
payroll
● Create a yearly academic calendar and share with families before the beginning of the year
● Create and collaborate with staff on monthly snack menus
● Provide needed learning, health, and cleaning materials for the classrooms as needed
● Pick up food for snacks
● Track yearly PDIS records for all staff and assign trainings as needed
● Schedule CPR & First Aid course and Medicine Administration Training for all staff upon hiring
● Assist staff in updating their credentials through PDIS yearly or as needed
● Communicate with staff in a timely manner if their Paid Time Off requests were approved or
denied
● Maintain excellent records and documentation both in digital and physical formats
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Essential Qualifications and Expectations
● Meets qualifications for Large Center Director with the State of Colorado.
● Experience hiring and supervising staff in a childcare or educational setting
● Experience managing a budget
● Good communication, problem solving, organizational skills
● Experience with computers, tablets, mobile devices and other office technology
● Ability to learn new technology tools and platforms that further the mission or support the
operation of BSLC
● Experience planning and implementing educational activities
● Experience managing confidential information
Desired skills:
● Spanish language fluency and literacy
● Ability and excitement to guide the program towards a bilingual model
● Cultural humility, and experience with multicultural communities
● Grant seeking and fundraising
● Competency with Google G-Suite, Wix website, social media, and Zoom
Work Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is required to:
● Walk on field trips around town, local parks, etc.
● Stand, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, and crawl
● Lift and carry children of all sizes and weights in your care.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,080.00 - $62,400.00 per year
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Work Location: In person