PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Director is responsible for the overall childcare management, teacher development and accountability, and the promotion of the development of each child's spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing, Christ?like environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families. Support and cultivate a Christ?like environment that supports the Childcare’s mission.
Demonstrate outstanding written and oral communication, computer efficiency and organizational skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet federal as well as individual state requirements (i.e., TB test, physical, criminal background checks).
Preferred educational requirements ? related degree (Masters, Bachelors, or Associates) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies or related field or Child Care Certificate or Credentials.
A minimum of 2 years, verifiable experience in a licensed child care center or family day care home or supervised teaching practicum is preferred. Supervision of staff experience is preferred. We cannot consider babysitting, nanny experience or volunteer work as a child care experience.
Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and maintain 30 hours of annual training in the field of Childcare instruction.
Must go above and beyond the minimum standards set for child care centers by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Provide at least 3 references, non-related.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Must be computer literate (MS Office), and demonstrate the capacity to understand center financial duties.
Demonstrate the social skills necessary to relate to a variety of people, remaining positive even under stressful situations.
EXCELLENCE is not the goal: it is the STANDARD