Licensed Child Care Director - Temporary

Soule Early Childhood Center in the Town of Brookline is looking for a Temporary Licensed Child Care Director who is energetic, creative, organized, a team player, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills and is passionate to make a difference in children’s lives. Our ideal candidate will share our vision of providing students with a safe, happy and organized environment with opportunities for growth and development. Your successful experiences in the field of early childhood care and education, combined with management and organizational expertise will be a valuable and appreciated asset to our school.

The Acting Child Care Director will manage day-to-day operations of the organization. Responsible for the health, safety, education, and general well-being of the children while they are at the center. Authority for day-to-day operating decisions while working closely with the Assistant Director. Coordinates overall schedule of activities for the children. Ensures the center meets EEC standards for safety, administration, children’s records, activities, and student/teacher ratios.

The Acting Child Care Director is also responsible for scheduling all staff hours. Responsible for screening and hiring for all teachers. Has responsibility for training, orientation and conflict resolution for all staff members. Conducts monthly staff meetings.

Salary Range: $83,343 - $94,299. Anticipated to start October 2024. Please apply with resume and cover letter. Position open until filled.

Child Care Director Job Description

Primary Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform complex administrative, professional, and supervisory work overseeing the Early Education program. The Director develops, implements, and maintains a mission and philosophy for the program, in compliance with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations, ensuring a quality learning environment that meets the developmental needs of children aged twelve months to five years. Responsible for all aspects of the programs’ operations, including program development, implementation, and assessment, staffing, scheduling, and daily operations; performs other related work, as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Oversees and delegates all aspects of the programs’ operations and implements all program policies while abiding by the EEC guidelines and policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook.
• Articulates and carries through the program’s mission and philosophy while developing and maintaining high-quality early care and education standards for all children. Oversees the coordination of educational programs and curriculum implementation.
• Monitors and assures compliance with EEC licensing regulations, Town of Brookline Public Safety, Health Department and Fire Department regulations, and program health and safety policies/procedures.
• Oversees all aspects of supervision and hiring of staff, including but not limited to: recruitment, training, professional development, and managing state regulations for licensed Early Childcare Group Programs. Oversees new hire orientation.
• Works with individual staff members on professional development plans and timelines and monitors staff through performance reviews and classroom observation. Oversees on-site staff training. Assists the Director of Recreation with staff discipline and separations.
• Develops and manages staffing patterns and schedules to maintain appropriate classroom coverage. Monitors vacation and personal day requests. Hires substitutes and oversees the coordination of substitute coverage.
• Works with the Business/Admin Manager to reconcile financial statements and cost control. Oversees payroll.
• Conducts evaluations of programs and classrooms as well as taking part in observation of children. Takes part in short and long-term strategic planning for program improvements.
• Oversees assessment and referral system for children with special needs.
• Manages Soule Early Childhood Center and Soule Gym access and mainte