Job Details

Location: New Hartford, NY 13413
Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 per year
Shift: Day
Department: Child Day Care

Position

Program Director
Supervisor: Administrator
Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Duties

Maintain direct supervision, programming, health, and safety of children and staff.
Familiarize with personnel and policy handbook, parent book, health plan book, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
Assure compliance with all state, federal, and health codes related to child day care operations.
Establish written program goals for infants, waddlers, toddlers, rompers, and preschoolers.
Oversee the implementation of program goals for each age group.
Establish and maintain a written daily schedule of program activities and routines for each age group, offering reasonable regularity in routines.
Maintain inventory of supplies and provide sufficient quantity and variety of classroom materials, play equipment, and outdoor equipment appropriate for each age group as approved by administration.
Maintain a work environment consistent with the facility’s policies and procedures.
Provide information and tours to prospective families.
Assemble and collect all necessary paperwork for new families enrolling at the Center.
Maintain professional, positive attitude with the children, parents, staff, and supervisor.
Follow confidentiality policy at all times in relation to the children, parents/guardians, staff, and administration.
Act as a liaison to all parents/guardians of enrolled children and schedule meetings with parents/guardians as needed and upon request.
Complete staff performance evaluations monthly and meet with staff individually every quarter to discuss evaluations.
Conduct staff meetings on a bi-monthly basis and attend continuing education/in-service trainings as directed by supervisor.
Review children’s files on a monthly basis, verifying completion of paperwork by staff and maintaining updated medical forms on all children enrolled according to state regulations.
Maintain updated contact information for all children enrolled.
Oversee the dispensing of medications and assure proper storage and documentation of medications according to NYS Office of Children and Family Services state regulations.
Conduct and complete monthly safety checks of Center and equipment.
Prepare a written self-assessment of the operation of the child day care center every other year and assist in the completion of paperwork for licensure renewal.
Complete bi-weekly time and work schedules and forward them to the Assistant Administrator and payroll department for processing.
Interview and hire new staff members and assure proper and adequate training is given to all staff members.
Oversee duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director; assist with any child care fundraisers as needed.
Offer slots to waiting list applicants when a child care opening occurs within the center.
Market the facility and actively pursue additional applicants to maintain a full census at the center.
Assist in the direct supervision of any classroom area, should the need arise. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field or an Associate's degree with additional requirements.
One year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center or other early childhood program.
One year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related field of work.

EEO Statement

Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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