JOB TITLE: Child Care Center Director DEPARTMENT: DaycareCLASSIFICATION: Exempt DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Responsible for day to day operations of the Meskwaki child care.- Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies for the facility at all times.- Develop and maintain annual budget and child care program to meet the needs of the Meskwaki community.- Recruit, supervise, develop assignments and duties, and coordinate training, education, prevention for all child care staff.- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and scheduling for hours of operation.- Maintain electronic record keeping and submit monthly reporting to the Executive Office.- Maintain appropriate licensure standards for facility and staff.- Implement education curricula and prevention activities that meet federal, state, and/or tribal standards.- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement standards to all program goals and objectives.- Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.- Ensure the facility meets all federal, state, and/or tribal laws and regulations.- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Quality Rating System.- Ensure that the center maintains eligibility to participate in the state's Child Care Assistance program.- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program policies as needed.- Assist with classroom and kitchen duties, when necessary.- Assist with classroom management, when necessary.- Attend local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training when deemed appropriate.- Maintain positive environment for children, families, and employees.- Maintain positive parent/child relationships through effective communication channels.- Ensure center staff are engaged in following the federal, state, and tribal program standards.- Assist with developing, planning, and providing training to teachers.- Evaluate staff and daycare program concerning program goals and scope of work.- Compile data and reports as requested.- Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:- Minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood with continuing education or preferred Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with Early Childhood.- Must be willing to complete more education and training in field of Early Childhood Education and Management (30 hours training required annually).- Be in good health, have a current TB test, and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter training.- Prefer experience working the Native Americans.- Must possess valid driver's license.- Must be willing to travel to attend workshops, seminars and meetings.- Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs.- Must submit to and successfully complete extensive background investigation.SUPERVISION:- Will be supervised by the Executive Director SALARY LEVEL:- DOQApplicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.
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