Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Child Day Center Program Director to lead and oversee the daily operations of a vibrant early childhood education and social services program. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality child care services, fostering a nurturing environment for children and families, and managing a team of passionate staff. Your leadership will drive program development, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and promote community engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on underserved communities while demonstrating strong management and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of child care programs to meet community needs and organizational goals.
- Supervise social service program staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
- Develop and manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial sustainability.
- Foster positive relationships with families, community partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance program outreach and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies related to child care and social services.
- Oversee administrative functions such as record keeping, reporting, client communication, and documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
- Coordinate technical projects or initiatives aimed at improving service delivery or expanding program capacity.
- Promote an inclusive environment by working effectively with individuals from underserved communities and those with developmental disabilities or disabilities in general.
- Lead efforts in program development by identifying new opportunities for growth and adapting services to meet evolving community needs.
- The ability to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate care and education program for children and families; o
- The ability to develop and maintain an effective organization;
- The ability to plan and implement administrative systems that effectively carry out the program’s mission, goals, and objectives
- The ability to administer a program of personnel management and staff development
Experience
- Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or other disabilities in social service settings.
- Demonstrated leadership in social services administration with supervisory experience in managing teams or programs.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust among clients, staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Extensive administrative experience including budgeting, compliance oversight, and program management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication purposes.
- Experience working with underserved communities and bilingual abilities are highly desirable for supporting diverse populations.
- Excellent writing skills for preparing reports, proposals, and correspondence related to program activities.
- Supervising experience in social work or related fields that involve staff supervision and team management is essential.
Join us as a Child Day Center Program Director to lead impactful programs that empower children and families while fostering a collaborative team environment!
Pay: $46,088.48 - $55,504.41 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
