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    Director Daycare Center - Chicago, United States - OAKTREE ACADEMY

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    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    As a Director you build strong partnerships with families and team members and oversee day to day operations of the center.

    Successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:
    • Proven track record of effectively managing licensed childcare center with substantial focus on growing and managing team members of all levels (min. 5 yrs. experience required)
    • Experience in effective training of team members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws
    • Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
    • Strong communication skills – professional and effective oral and written communication with parents, kids and team members;
    • Proven ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies;
    • Experience in complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
    • Ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times;
    • Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs.
    • Ability to change children's diapers or assist in toileting where necessary;
    Director must be able to successfully and efficiently handle various operational needs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited) to the following:
    • Maintain accurate records, such as children's and team member's files, to meet the state's requirements;
    • Implement a health program
    • Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with state licensing requirements;
    • Establish and maintain good working relationship with the licensing agent or agency;
    • Maintain the current licensing documentation;
    • Comply with all current licensing regulations.
    • Recruit, interview, hire and manage team members;
    • Manage staff schedules
    • Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training;
    • Plan emergency preparedness training
    • Develop and implement curriculum;
    • Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day;
    • Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
    • Review and approve lesson plans
    • Conduct on site tours with perspective families
    • Enroll new families and implement orientation program
    • Conduct conferences with parents/guardians on regular basis
    Candidates who wish to be considered for the Director position must meet one or more of the following criteria and all requirements mandated by DCFS.

    · Minimum Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred;
    · Associate degree required with educational plan to complete Bachelor's degree
    · At least three years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children required
    Experience in managing the team


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