Center Director

Description:

Childcare center director is responsible for setting the tone for the facility, managing the curriculum,
overseeing physical facilities, hiring staff and managing the overall image of the center. They also
ensure compliance with all NYS OCFS regulations, both in regard to the physical environment and
the staff.

 

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development
Center director will work with qualified center staff to develop an appropriate curriculum and ensure
that it complies with state and federal requirements and is developmentally appropriate.

Facilities Management
Director will make sure that the center's physical facilities comply with local, state and federal laws
and are a safe and appropriate environment for children. Director has knowledge of local, state and
federal laws regarding safety requirements and inspection and certification procedures and ensure
that the center complies with those requirements. The center director also evaluates and purchases
equipment and supplies for the center or approves requests to purchase materials and equipment.

Staffing Management
Childcare center director will supervise all teachers, teacher aides, assistants, administrative staff,
and custodial staff. The center director manages this staff, developing job descriptions, interviewing
candidates, maintaining staff development and education and, if necessary, managing disciplinary
processes.
The director ensures that all staff meet the requirements for their jobs; for example, the director
orders staff background checks, medicals, qualification sheets, references, etc. and confirms that
necessary licenses are valid. Childcare director is are also responsible for maintaining their own
qualifications.

Parental Communication and Involvement
The Director will serve as the 'face' of the school, managing communication with parents and the
community. The director will develop policies for the school and communicates the policies to
parents. Directors also often meet with parents of prospective students to determine whether the
school is a good fit for the family.

Financial Responsibilities
Childcare center directors are responsible for the financial management of the center. This means
that the Director will develop budget, manage the accounting, and oversee accounts payable and
receivable along with administrative support staff. The director also develops the marketing plan for
the center, developing public relations and advertising campaigns as necessary.