Child Care Administrator

Imaginative Beginnings is a fast-growing child development center offering child care and early education to students from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Child Care Program Administrator to join our team and oversee our thriving child care center. As the administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children and ensuring the success of our program. We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. 

Job Information:

Position - Full Time

Duration - Year round, Monday - Friday

Pay type - Hourly

Pay frequency - Biweekly

Travel required- no

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the child care program, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care.
• Oversee the proper implementation of curriculum and activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Recruit, train, and mentor child care staff to create a motivated and professional team.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication to address their concerns and provide updates on their child's progress.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to enrollment, attendance, and other administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement strategic plans for program growth and improvement.

All that's missing is You!

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an ECE program leader or in a managerial role within a child care setting.
• Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Step-Up-To-Quality and state licensing knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a team and create a positive and supportive work environment.
• Must clear criminal background check without exemption
• Complies with all state-specific education and licensing standards, and maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e. professional development)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or Higher in ECE or related field
• 3+ years experience as an ECE program leader or in a managerial role within a child care setting
• Strong Knowledge of STAR rating requirements
• Experience with NAEYC accreditation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. 

Potential Benefits: 

We value our employees' well-being and are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid sick days
• Paid trainings and professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays
• ECE education tuition assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid maternity leave

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on the challenge of leading an exceptional child care program, we invite you to apply now!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our dedicated team of child care professionals.