Overview
Play Haven Child Care Center (PHCC), serving SW Iowa communities from its home within Peace Haven in Walnut, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our center’s operations and continued growth. The ideal candidate will oversee licensing compliance, staff hiring and supervision, budgeting and payroll, and day-to-day center operations, while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families. This role reports to the PHCC Board of Directors and requires certification (or the ability to obtain certification) as a Child Care Director through the Iowa Department of Human Services, strong organizational and communication skills, and a
passion for early childhood education. If you are ready to add your personalized touch to a brand-new childcare center we would love to get to know you further. Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected]
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to meet and maintain certification through the Iowa Department of Human Services as a Child Care Director https://iowaccrr.org/resources/files/BGP/47%20Center%20Director%20Req.pdf
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or have passed a general education development test.
- Must have work experience working with children.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of efficiency in changing from one task to another and establishing priorities.
Minimum Physical Qualifications
- This position is moderately stressful and requires good organizational and communication skills. The individual must be able to perform several tasks at once and read, write, and communicate with staff and parents/guardians.
- Position requires constant lifting, twisting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching. Pushing and pulling may be required.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds routinely.
If you are interested:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to the Play Haven Board of Directors at [email protected]
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walnut, IA 51577
