Director

New Beginnings Child Care is a licensed ministry child care program looking for a dedicated individual to serve as the Director. Competitive pay based on education and experience. Facility is located in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop, deliver and manage child care program.

·      Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate environment provided for the children.

·      Ensure all licensing requirements met and maintained.

·      Manage all staff, schedules, and record keeping not limited to attendance, medical, legal, and developmental records.

·      Ensure teachers have access to needed support including but not limited to training, tools, and supplies.

·      Maintain positive relationships with the staff, parents, and governing board.

·      Ensure student ratios maintained.

·      Ensure required daily duties within program are being completed, assisting others with those duties as needed or providing other means for completion.

·      Ensure all financial information is relayed to book keeper as needed.

·      Ensure staff and student files are being maintained.

·      Cover breaks for teachers if needed.

·      Address any need within the program as need arises, and/or connect with appropriate resource to troubleshoot and problem solve.

·      Maintain regular communication on Brightwheel, via phone and/or in person with parents and teachers.

Additional Knowledge, Skill, and Experience:

·      Understanding of how child care center operates, including knowledge of ratios, staff, children, and families.

·      Working knowledge of each staff member’s role.

·      Familiarity with CCDF Voucher Program, Paths to Quality, and other child care related programs as needed.

·      Conflict Resolution, problem solving and decision making, and observation skills.

·      Highly motivated to complete tasks independently and with others.

·      Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·      Strong written and oral communication skills.

·      Readiness for potential needs and creative solutions for meeting needs as they arise.

·      Ability to work well in stressful situations and lead others through high stress situations.

·      Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer experience/skills.

·      Ability to learn new programs, methods, etc. as needed.

·      This is a full-time, salaried position. Schedule is primarily Monday – Friday and requires some occasional evening and weekend hours. With exception of special trainings and meetings, the Director will work in-person at the child care center.

·      Must be available to meet with parents, teachers, and others as needed.

·      Must be available and prepare monthly reports for board meeting.

·      Duties are subject to change as needs arise.

·      Must be flexible to provide for needs as they arise.

·      Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Requirements:

1.      Child Development Associate credential, Early Childhood or equivalent degree

2.      Strong work ethic

3.      Ability to multi-task and handle stressful situations

4.      Experience in a child care setting.

5.      Supervisory experience

6.      CPR/First Aid certification

7.      Proficiency with Microsoft Office

To be considered, a resume must be submitted to admin@mcysb.org.