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JOB DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF CHILDCARE CENTERS 2

Childcare Center Director

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Childcare Center Director

The job that I am seeking after I completed my degree is Director of a childcare facility

PART A: Job Description

Childcare Center Directors are the childcare center’s administrators, and responsible for all their center’s program’s aspects. The childcare director’s job description revolves around quality standards to offer a safer developmental learning environment for the children. Suitable staff recruitment, training, retention, and supervision are a main duty for anyone holding this role. They provide a suitable environment for staff’s and children’s learning and mentorship, and are in charge of both the childcare’s programmatic and financial side, including balancing the financial books, marketing, billing, and ordering supplies. They are responsible for emergency management and safety and protection for all the children and staff in their facilities.

PART B: Duties and Responsibilities

Childcare center directors assist childcare staff with teaching and caring for children. They lead, establish the center’s goals, direct and assist childcare staffs, oversee daily childcare activities and routines, design program plans, prepare budgets, develop curricula in coordination with staff, communicate with parents, and uphold the center’s reputation etc. They are also responsible for recruiting and retaining highly responsible and reputable staff to directly care for the children.

PART C: Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Degree Level	Associate or bachelor's degree for public schools; high school diploma or its private preschools equivalent
Degree Fields	Early childhood development education, or a relevant field
Certification	Most states require license for this position, and it also requires National Administration Credential (NAC) or Child Development Associate (CDA) certifications
Compliance	Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care is mandatory
Experience	Preschool and early childhood care teacher experience often preferred
Skills	Communication, leadership and interpersonal skills required. · Always maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. · Friendly and approachable demeanor. · Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

PART C: SALARY & BENEFITS

According to ZipCruiter.com, the national average annual pay for US-based Childcare Directors was $35,565 as of November 2, 2020, translating to approximately $2,964/month, $684/week, or $17.10/ hour.

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