Sacred Heart Church & School
Daycare Director-Job Description
Reports to: School Principal
Summary/Objective: The Daycare Director is a year-round, full-time position serving 2 years to 5 years of age. This position is an integral part of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School. The Daycare Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects involved with the operation of a high quality center including staff and parent relations, as well as student care.
Work details:
-40 Hours/week
-Pay is subject to experience/qualification
-Summer Day-Camp director (from the close of school year, till mid-August typically)
Essential Job Duties:
Understands, follows, and implements the mission of Sacred Heart in compliance with the Staff Handbook.
Oversee the center staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans as needed.
Oversee and assist with the implementation of routines/activities/curriculum to be met and child behavior management techniques.
Accountable for the operation of the center, including but not limited to budget development, program development, enrollment management, and parent relations.
Promote a positive image of Sacred Heart Church and School and play a major role in making the Daycare/Mazzucchelli Center at Sacred Heart a provide of choice in care for our community and all who are served.
Recruit, hire, train, and retain quality staff.
Ensure daily upkeep, cleanliness and safety of classrooms and center.
Establish a positive, professional level of rapport with each family.
Maintain a professional attitude and self-image in accordance with Christian morals, conduct, and beliefs.
Supervisor to daily center staff and children
Meets and coordinates with Administration regularly.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children is preferred.
CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification preferred, but can be provided.
First Aid, shaken baby syndrome training, and mandatory reporting training preferred, but can be provided.
Required Competencies and Physical ability:
Demonstrates ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently, including developing and maintaining all activities, materials, curriculum and child management techniques.
Demonstrates passion for working with children and for working collaboratively within a team.
Ability to life 50 lbs from the floor to waist-high (picking a child up in a necessary situation).
Ability to crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, and/or sit on the floor with a child.
Additional Qualifications sought:
A person of faith, committed to the values of the Gospel, who responsibly manages the assigned duties
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations with humility, propose and implement solutions.
Has a “Service Mindset” when working with others.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose, nature, and responsibilities of the job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical demands that may be required of the Daycare Director position at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Candidate indicates willingness to grow and work with administration as situations arise.
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