Early Childhood - Center Director

Summary
Applicants for this position must meet the minimum State of VT Licensing Requirements for a Center Based Child Care Program Director. The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Approve menus and food purchases.

Requirements

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum qualifications for this position must meet the requirements of the State of VT Licensing Regulations for a Center Based Child Care Program.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• High energy.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• Must clear full background check.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Must pass health screening.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves
Cubs Child Care is owned by Stowe Mountain Resort. Employees have access to a ski/snowboard season pass for themselves and immediate family members (spouse and minor children), discounts on Child Care (when available) and Children's Ski/Ride Lessons; resort amenities, and discounts at resort owned retail shops and restaurants.
Benefits
Full-Time, Year-Round employees have access to a benefits package which includes: Company matched 401K; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick-Time and more.