Daycare Administrator

Location Believers Early Learning Center

Job Title Learning Center Administrator

FLSA Status Exempt Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

· The Administrator is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day operation of the program. The Administrator supervises a staff consisting of the Administrative Assistant, Childcare Providers, and Cook. The Administrator trains staff and implements a developmentally appropriate program for the children served. The Administrator interacts with the children, the parents or guardians and external agency personnel. The Administrator, to a feasible extent, ensures full utilization of the center serving up to the maximum capacity of the center.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Collaborates with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implements improvements where needed.

· Maintained communication with families and community through appropriate activities.

· Follows all center policies and state regulations.

· Maintains personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement with BELC Staff, Leadership Team, and Administrative Assistant

· Designs and implements an appropriate and safe environment for children.

· Ensures that the center meets all local, state, and federal licensing requirements.

· Protects children from abuse or neglect, while maintaining respect for self and staff

· Directs staff as to their duties, responsibilities, and time schedule.

· Administers the registration procedure, oversees collections and records of fees paid.

· Maintains oversight of staff who are conducting effective indoor/outdoor play and other developmentally appropriate programs, child guidance and assessment to fulfill the children’s individual needs.

· Ensures the safe and successful operation of the center, including the maintenance of proper staff/child ratios.

· Interact with parents/guardians in resolving problems and makes good faith effort to meet any need that may arise. Strives for on-going, positive parental involvement.

· Plans and conducts effective staff meetings, emphasizing two-way communication.

· Demonstrates knowledge of effective staff supervision, design, and implementation of an appropriate child development program sensitive to the diverse needs of children

· Knowledge of business operations, including computer skills

· Maintains oversight of Administrative Assistants who completes inventory sheets of needs for Learning Center classrooms.

· Make calls to delinquent accounts.

· Contacts parents/guardians if needs arise with children.

· Oversees updates to phone lists and pickup lists.

· Updates employee’s and children’s files

· Orders office/classroom supplies

· Process invoices and receipts.

· Write and distribute memos.

· Works in classrooms and kitchen when needed.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· High-capacity multi-task individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision.

· Strong written / oral communication and interpersonal skills.

· Highly self-motivated and directed.

· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

· Must possess a consistently cheerful demeanor in dealing with pastors, administration, peers, members, and the public.

· Must be able to interact positively with co-workers, developing and maintaining good working relationships.

· Must possess good work habits and behavior; pleasant to work with

· Must be able to respond favorably to feedback with direction.

· Must be able to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude.

Education and Experience:

· Associates/bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field of study or CDA.

· 2-3 years of director experience in early childhood setting.

· Infant/child CPR, First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention and Communicable Disease training.

· Continuing Professional development (OCCRRA) registered

· Must clear full background check.

· Must pass physical examination and drug screening

Physical Requirements:

· Sit

· Stand

· Walk

· Lift up to 50 lbs.

With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in offering education services catering to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Our facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:45am to 5:30pm, ensuring flexibility and convenience for parents and caregivers.