Program Director

Background:

Bilingual House (FKA “May's Bilingual Preschool”) is re-opening its Packard Road Child Care Center and is looking for a qualified Program Director to begin work in late August to early September of 2024. 

Responsibilities: 

• General management of the child care center, including the following minimum responsibilities: 
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating center policies and program 
  • Administering day-to-day operations, including being available to address parent, child, and staff issues 
  • Monitoring staff, including annual evaluations 
• Designating a child care staff member to be in charge of the center if absent from the facility 
• Finding a substitute program director meeting at least the qualifications of a Lead Caregiver if absence exceeds 30 consecutive workdays 
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in care in compliance with government regulation, public health guidance, and industry best practices
• Facilitating the academic and social-emotional development of children in care 
• Coordinating with the owner to develop and implement both long- and short-term teaching plans 
• Supervising, appropriately delegating tasks, and providing adequate on-the-job training to other staff members to facilitate their continual professional development 
• Maintaining clear and professional communication between the parents and the owner 
• Assisting with business development through providing content for marketing (e.g. photos, videos, and brief descriptions of daily activities) and providing tours of the facility to potential customers 
• Maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and professional atmosphere of the facility, including both the indoor licensed areas and outdoor play areas 

Requirements: 

• Be at least 21 years of age (required by the State licensing bureau)
• Have earned a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) 
• Meet one of the qualifications below: 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development, or 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a child-related field including 18 semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of work experience, or 
  • Montessori credential with 18 semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of work experience, or
  • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development including 18 semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and 480 hours of work experience, or 
  • Valid child development associate credential (CDA) with 18 semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and 960 hours of work experience, or 
  • 60 college semester hours in any field with 18 semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and 1,920 hours of work experience 
• Have completed 2 semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in child care administration or have an administrative credential approved by the department 
• Knowing Mandarin Chinese is a plus!