Child Life Program Director manages and directs pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Evaluates programs and recommends changes to improve care for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Program Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Child Life Program Director 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. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Child Life Program Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Currently seeking a Child Care Center Director looking to make a difference in the lives of the community we support. The centers are privately owned childcare centers in Alabama. The core values are professionalism, dependability, fun, and teamwork. We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team if EXCELLENCE inspires you! Please take a look below to learn more.
Location: Dothan, AL
Job Type: Full-time
Number of openings for this position: 1
Shift: Monday - Friday, Day shift
Salary: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education: High school diploma/equivalent (required) and / or AA, BA or CDA in early education (Preferred)
Child Care Center Director Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations and management at our Dothan location.
- Provide effective leadership in accordance with our core values of professionalism, dependability, fun, and teamwork.
- Maintain positive client relations.
- Manage financial aspects and staff effectively.
- Foster community involvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.
- Handle general office/administrative duties.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting AND 124-clock hours of training in child development, health, safety, universal precautions, quality child care, licensing, the child care professional and the family, language development, positive discipline, and guidance.
OR
- A child development associate credential (CDA) or a certified child care professional certificate (CCP) from the National Child Care Association Inc. (NCCA) and a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.); and at least twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.
OR
- An associate degree in child development or early childhood education from a post-secondary school (technical, vocational, junior college), and at least nine (9) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.
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- A bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education and at least six (6) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or director/program director in a licensed daycare center or a department-approved setting.
Additional Qualifications:
- Loving demeanor with children and their families.
- Ability to stand for long periods, engage in physically active roles involving frequent walking, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to a 40 lb child in an emergency.
Experience:
- Management Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
You will need to complete all necessary documentation, medical forms, fingerprinting, and background checks.
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