CHILDCARE DIRECTOR CLAYMONT

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1561427 Position Summary \ Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Child Care Director is responsible for the planning, development and effective implementation of the operationof a quality early care childcare program that complies with current Delacare and Delaware STARS rules and regulations. The position includes program management and staff supervision. The position requires knowledge of various educational approaches, software and other educational materials.\ \ Essential Functions - Manage day-to-day operation of the licensed preschool/childcareand summer camp program. - Interpret and maintain compliance withcurrent state licensing requirements for early care childcare centers; addressnon-compliance issues as needed. - Control expenditures against anassigned budget; recommend income and expense projections for assigned areas of responsibility; assist with the financial development of the childcare program. - Ensure safe implementation of allchildcare activities including the condition of equipment and facilities, - age-appropriate activities and appropriate use of equipment and supplies. - Directly supervise children and youthwithin guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and incompliance with applicable state licensing and Delaware Starts regulations. - Maintain regular contact withparents/guardians concerning programs, schedules, developmental progress - (including behavioral issues), payments, etc. - Work with families to generateindividual learning goals for children - Work closely with Club ChildcareDirector and Unit Director to establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects and communicates. - Organize and lead activities topromote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts, crafts music and storytelling. - Adapt teaching methods andinstructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests. - Arrange indoor and outdoor space tofacilitatecreative play, motor skills and safety. - Regularly observe, evaluate anddocument childrens performance, behavior and social development and physical health. - Conduct assessments to determinechildrens development levels, needs and potential and work through - Ages and Stages and also partnering with the local school district if needed - Within established organizationalguidelines, develop and maintain systems for accurately tracking attendance,payments, health checks, and medicalissues, and other related information. - Complete and submit reports andperform other administrative tasks as needed or directed, including purchase of Care reimbursements. - Contribute toward development of apositive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the - community. - Assume other tasks, assignments andresponsibilities as needed or directed. - Support and contribute to the successof other staff members.