CHILDCARE DIRECTOR CLAYMONT

at Boys & Girls Club of DE in Claymont, Delaware, United States

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day operation of the licensed preschool/childcare and summer camp program. 
• Interpret and maintain compliance with current state licensing requirements for early care childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
• Control expenditures against an assigned budget; recommend income and expense projections for assigned areas of responsibility; assist with the financial development of the childcare program. 
• Ensure safe implementation of all childcare activities including the condition of equipment and facilities,
• age-appropriate activities and appropriate use of equipment and supplies. 
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing and Delaware Starts regulations. 
• Maintain regular contact with parents/guardians concerning programs, schedules, developmental progress 
• (including behavioral issues), payments, etc. 
• Work with families to generate individual learning goals for children 
• Work closely with Club Childcare Director and Unit Director to establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects and communicates. 
• Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts, crafts music and storytelling.  
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests. 
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor skills and safety. 
• Regularly observe, evaluate and document children’s’ performance, behavior and social development and physical health. 
•  Conduct assessments to determine children’s development levels, needs and potential and work through 
•  Ages and Stages and also partnering with the local school district if needed 
• Within established organizational guidelines, develop and maintain systems for accurately tracking attendance, payments, health checks, and medical issues, and other related information. 
• Complete and submit reports and perform other administrative tasks as needed or directed, including purchase of Care reimbursements.  
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the
• community. 
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed. 
• Support and contribute to the success of other staff members.