"Evening Childcare Center Director"

Evening Childcare Center Director

Company: Monroe Community College

Job Location: Rochester, New York

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Shift: Evening

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates the evening Child Care program in accordance with the Monroe Community College Association, Inc. policies, New York State licensing regulations, NAEYC Accreditation standards, Quality Stars NY, and applicable health, fire, and safety requirements. Responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. The program will operate Mondays-Thursdays during MCC Fall and Spring Semesters from 4:30-9:30 pm with a start time of 4:00 for the Director.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Center Management

1. Manage and oversee the Evening Child Care Program.
2. Carry out all established policies and procedures of the Child Care Center.
3. Monitor adherence to and support the Center in maintaining the NYS license and accreditation.

2. Personnel Management

1. Coordinates recruitment, processing, and scheduling of MCC student interns and field work students in Center opportunities that support their academic coursework.
2. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the Evening Child Care Center staff.
3. Prepares semester and daily staff schedules. Receives call-ins from staff and modifies staff schedules accordingly. Arranges for substitute coverage.
4. Monitors the completion of staff payroll (including work study). Provides notice of payroll dates, collects and reviews completed time sheets before giving them to the Director for processing.
5. Ensures compliance with personnel policies and procedures.

3. Enrollment of Children

1. Coordinate enrollment of children in the evening program.
2. Manage waiting list and prioritize enrollees for acceptance in evening program.
3. Schedule and coordinate intakes.
4. Ensure receipt of required paperwork from families before attendance at the Center.
5. Ensure upkeep of required documentation in children's administrative files.

4. Facilities

1. Monitor upkeep of Child Care Center facilities.
2. Complete monthly health and safety checks.
3. Complete and coordinate facility repair requests. Follow-up on completion.
4. Communicate with Building Services staff.

5. Office Management

1. Monitor facility security. Ensure all entrants to the building have signed in on the Visitor Log, are escorted to their destination, and that the proper procedure for releasing children is followed.
2. Ensure the security of the front desk area.
3. Greet all visitors and clients appropriately.
4. Manage telephone, mail, intercom, e-mail, and website communication. Respond to inquiries, update information, manage, and pass on messages.
5. Collect client fees and process according to procedure.
6. Maintain evening care center files.
7. Maintain displays and organization of the entrance area.

6. Health Advocate

1. Monitor children's physical exam expirations and immunization status.
2. Respond to and communicate with staff regarding child illnesses and health status. Follow up with parents.
3. Receive and secure child medications per OCFS regulations and Center procedures.
4. Coordinate the administration of medications to children per regulations and Center procedures.
5. Ensure Center First Aid kits are stocked.
6. Maintain MAT, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
7. Ensure staff health records, first aid and CPR certification are up to date according to licensing and accreditation guidelines.

7. Food Program

1. Liaison with the college food service vendor.
2. Monitor the kitchen per Health Department regulations.
3. Call in daily meal counts to the food service vendor and serve meals.
4. Ensure proper documentation for the CACFP Food Program, and maintain records necessary for audits.

8. Programming

1. Order all equipment, supplies and materials necessary to carry out Child Care Center program.
2. Assist in planning and implementation of evening programs.
3. Support classroom staff as needed to carry out Center curriculum.

9. Professionalism

1. To maintain confidentiality.
2. To attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service programs.
3. To seek professional growth and development, and participate in a minimum of 15 hours of ECE training per year.
4. To maintain a personal ASPIRE Professional Development listing.
5. To maintain a positive work climate.
6. To maintain a professional image.
7. Complete additional duties as requested.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree in Education, and one year experience in early childhood education is required. NYS Teaching certification (Birth - 2nd grade) preferred. Must be able to coordinate and administer a comprehensive child development program. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to a wide variety of customers. Strong administrative skills and computer experience. The position requires a self-starter who can work independently and creatively with a minimum amount of supervision. Strong writing skills, ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and a commitment to continued professional growth and development are required.

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in classrooms as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Letter of application, current resume, minimum of three references (personal and professional), diploma and official transcript of college grades. Must be able to pass a physical exam, NYS Central Registry Clearance, NYS Justice Department SEL clearance and criminal conviction check.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Monroe Community College Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

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