Job Description

Childcare Director

Position Purpose

The Childcare Director is responsible for overseeing the daily care, safety, supervision, and well-being of children ages 16 months through 12 years old. This position provides leadership and support to childcare staff while ensuring that the school maintains a safe, nurturing, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment.

The Childcare Supervisor serves as a positive role model for staff and children and works closely with families, and staff to support the needs of each child.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and support childcare workers and children.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and safety of children at all times.
• Help maintain a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children ages 16 months–12 years.
• Monitor classrooms, playgrounds, transitions, meals, nap/rest periods, and other daily activities.
• Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, breaks, and daily staffing needs.
• Ensure facilities follow school policies, health and safety requirements, and licensing regulations.
• Support staff with child management and age-appropriate behavior guidance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new childcare employees.
• Communicate regularly with the Superintendent regarding staffing, classroom needs, incidents, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, medication records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians.
• Respond appropriately to children's individual developmental, emotional, behavioral, and physical needs.
• Help resolve staff, classroom, and parent concerns in a professional manner.
• Assist with emergency procedures and ensure staff understand and follow emergency protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Step into classrooms and provide direct childcare coverage when needed.
• Help ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming school environment.
• Perform monthly billing as well as other duties as assigned by school administration.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Community Ed Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

The position requires the ability to safely supervise and interact with young children throughout the day. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, sitting on the floor, bending, lifting and carrying children or classroom materials, assisting with toileting and other personal-care needs, and responding quickly to safety situations.

Desired Qualities

The ideal candidate is:

• Warm, patient, dependable, and nurturing.
• A strong leader and team player.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with children ranging from toddlers to preteens.
• Respectful and professional when communicating with families and staff.
• Positive and solution-oriented.
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for every child.

Qualifications Profile

• • High school diploma or equivalent required; early childhood education or related coursework preferred.
• • Previous experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, elementary, or school setting.
• • Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• • Experience working with children across multiple age groups, particularly toddlers through school-age children.
• • Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• • Ability to lead and motivate a childcare team.
• • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• • Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• • Ability to meet all applicable childcare licensing and background-check requirements.

Experience

Prior childcare and supervision experience

Salary

Part of the Confidential Employee Group.

PERA, 403B match, contribution towards health insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick leave.

Pay range $45,000-$55,000 based on experience and education.

FLSA Status: Exempt