Childcare Director

Description

Do you feel called to work in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to work where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Join us at the Atlanta Mission, where we make a difference in the lives of over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to witness radical lifetransformations.

The Childcare Director position is a critical member of our ministry, serving by demonstrating the love of Christ and offering hope to mothers and children ages 0-17. This individual serves the clients and their children by providing leadership, planning, and directing all educational activities of children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the childcare center, including training and development of staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Develop and implement educational programs and curricula that align with state standards and promote the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
• Supervise staff planning and implementation of daily activity schedules for each child; individualized to reflect each child’s interests and developmental needs
• Engage with mothers and staff for consultation and advice
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to enrollment, attendance, and child development.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to address any concerns or issues regarding their child's care and development.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Manage the budget and financial aspects of the childcare center
• Purchase and manage classroom and playground materials, equipment, and supplies
• Manage facilities of the childcare center and report any repairs to the Maintenance team
• Ensure that staff maintains compliance with Georgia’s licensing standards and Georgia Quality Rated System requirements through the development and implementation of individual tasks
• Provide transportation support for offsite events for children

Qualifications

You will uphold the following Christ-centered values:

• Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
• Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
• Strength in Unity: You embrace God’s desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (PDS Career Level 8)
• Minimum of three years of experience in staff supervision, and early childcare program management, including the direct care of young children (Birth -5 years)
• Experience working with children who have experienced homelessness or other types of trauma is preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and other resources available to early childhood educators
• Must be willing to pursue further knowledge in the field of child development and to share that knowledge with others
• Must support and abide by the center’s educational philosophy
• Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
• Must possess good communication skills and establish positive relationships with parents through verbal and written communication
• Must be willing to drive children to planned events and ease with operating a passenger van
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record that meets our company’s insurance requirements

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be in reasonably good health and able to lift up to forty (40) pounds.