Director of Child Care Center

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the operations of the Borger ISD childcare center. Plan and implement operations and program following the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and district guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Child Development Associate credential or Certified Child Care Professional credential with six college credit hours in management

Valid Child Care Center Director’s Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Family Protective

Services

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of childcare center operations

Effective organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate center functions

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of state childcare guidelines and licensing requirements

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Experience:

Two years experience in a licensed childcare center

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Care Operations

• Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Facilitate the planning and coordination of the children's educational programs and activities.
• Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections.
• Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with Texas DFPS and district.
• Maintain consistent, open, and effective communication with parents while providing education training and support as needed.
• Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties.
• Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement federal and state law, Department of Family Protective Services rule, and board policy
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health.
• Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process payroll is delivered in a timely manner.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
• Execute an effective marketing plan (both internal and external) to maintain desired enrollment.

Professional Growth and Development

• Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.

School or Community Relations

• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
• Interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and fairness.

Personnel Management

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for childcare center positions.
• Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations.

Safety

• Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect students, staff, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Implement and follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of childcare center staff*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside; exposure to noise. Occasional district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.