Daycare Director

Our church daycare exists to serve as a ministry in which we collaborate with parents in providing a Christ-centered, loving environment for children to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.  The Daycare Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controling services of the childcare program, exercising judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. The Daycare Director is responsible for overseeing the daycare facility to ensure that children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others. Their duties include working with the Church Administrator to hire employees and terminate employment, as needed. The Daycare Director will also work with the Church Administrator and Financial Director to set an annual budget, maintain accurate record-keeping for financials and ensure all records for families are up-to-date, including but not limited to contact information and current enrollment in the daycare. This is a full-time position and reports to the Church Administrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a curriculum and program to create a learning plan or program to meet parent expectations and state or federal requirements; work with employees to ensure curriculum is effective in their classrooms.   
• Oversees daycare staff, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date records with days off, pay, fingerprint checks, etc. The WeeOnes Daycare Director is ultimately responsible for a collaborative, clean, orderly, professional and positive environment.
• Manages daycare facility to ensure that it is safe and well-stocked with needed supplies. This includes checking safety equipment, removing hazards to ensure that the daycare facility is always clean and orderly and in compliance with licensing and other applicable laws.
• Works with the Church Administrator and Financial Director in setting an annual budget.
• Market the facility with a plan to promote awareness of the facility, its services and employment opportunities available.
• Contact and meet with parents regularly to keep up-to-date records on the child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
• Monitors students and oversees the promoting of children.
• Generates an annual calendar identifying special activities, training sessions, meetings or day in which the daycare is closed.
• Meet, interview (including providing tours) and approve prospective families while keeping accurate waiting lists.
• Monitors and supervises teachers regularly for progress and probationary periods. Meet regularly with staff for feedback, career counseling, performance goals/objectives and ensure employees are complying with childcare laws.
• Conduct annual evaluations by parents and employees.
• Train, mentor and encourage new employees.
• Oversees the implementation of safety measures (installation of security cameras, automatic-locking doors, etc) to promote a safe environment for the children.
• Holds semi-annual training for all employees to include first aid, CPR, curriculum, child development, and provides other needed resources.
• Administers medications and contacts parents when a child is sick or needs medical attention.
• Promote an environment that points children, parents, and staff to Jesus.
• Works in conjunction with church staff to support families and enrich their spiritual growth.