Program Director Childcare Services

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Director has overall responsibility for leadership of the program. The Program Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, delivering and maintaining programs and systems for children, staff and parents, in compliance with state and local regulations, Catholic Charities policies and procedures, and accepted early childhood education best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the written statement of philosophy and goals, and assures that the program has written curriculum plans that are age appropriate, meet the needs of individual children, and reflect the program’s philosophy and goals
• Responsible to support the accreditation standards of the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, Massachusetts Preschool Standards and Guidelines, NAFCC, QRIS, Core Competencies, or other relevant standards; The Program Director will initiate the self-study and application for accreditation, and, once achieved, will maintain accreditation
• Responsible to see that child screening evaluation is conducted regularly, using approved web-based tools
• Responsible to maintain compliance with all licensing and CCAB requirements, including, but not limited to, staff qualifications and schedules, child and staff files, staff training and development, IPDP’s, PQ Registry and monthly staff meetings
• Responsible to interview staff for hire, provide appropriate orientation and training, evaluate staff performance, and set goals for staff development
• Responsible to create a positive work climate in the program, modeling the CCAB mission statement to “respect the dignity of all people”, developing teamwork, and advocating for staff when appropriate
• Assures that children are under proper adult supervision at all times
• Responsible for adherence to all applicable Department of EEC, CACFP, and local health procedures and record keeping requirements
• Responsible for regular inspection of the playground and classroom equipment, or family child care homes if applicable, to detect and mitigate hazards. If transportation is provided, the Program Director also assures that vehicles are inspected, licensed, supplied with age appropriate child restraints, and maintained in good repair
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all relevant reports and records pertaining to the program
• Responsible for the collection of fees and the control of receivables
• Responsible to monitor revenue and expenses, and to take corrective action to conform to program budget
• Responsible to contribute to strategic planning, including budget preparation and capital projects, identifying potential program improvements and funding sources
• Follow through with all Agency directives and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism
• Model the CCAB mission statement to “respect the dignity of all people”
• Attend all required meetings and trainings, which may involve evening hours
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with colleagues as a team player.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner to all segments of the public
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including maintaining confidentiality, to children, families, staff, colleagues, and the community
• Responsible to have a plan for her/his own professional development, staying current in the field through attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature, and/or taking courses
• Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year, and enter them in the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in early Childhood or related field
• EEC Director certification (Director I or II, as applicable)
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in child care, human or social services
• Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including evacuating the building in an emergency, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, hear the conversational voice, to speak and be under
• The ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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