Director of Daycare

Director

Job Description:

The director is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the center.

Qualifications:

·         Must be 21 years of age

·         Has a current bronze or higher-level Oklahoma Directors Credential

·         Is not a master teacher or director at another program that operates concurrently

·         Has a good understanding of DHS licensing and QRIS requirements, as well as program policies.

Education/Certification:

Minimum: High School Diploma

Preferred:

1.      Current CDA credential or acceptable equivalent

2.      Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a similar field

3.      Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a similar field

Directors must obtain a minimum of 30 credit hours of training each year to maintain Oklahoma Directors Credential

Required Trainings

1.      ELCCT training within 90 days of first employment in a childcare center

2.      CPR/First Aid, prior to or within 90 days of employment; renewed every 2 years

3.      DHS requirements compliance Review within 1 month of employment

4. Safe Sleep Training

Preferred Trainings

1.      Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) training

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Be present at the facility during hours of operation at least 30 hours during the week

·         Maintaining a program that meets or exceeds licensing and QRIS requirements

·         Regularly evaluate and work to continuously improve the quality of care

·         Implement continuous program evaluation and development

·         Ensure personnel and volunteers comply with licensing requirements

·         Supervise the conduct of personnel, volunteers, and other individuals providing services within the program

·         Appoint and inform the personnel in charge when the director is not present at the facility

·         Maintain up-to-date information on all staff on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR)

·         Oversee and encourage parent communication and family engagement