Childcare Center Manager (49477)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We're hiring a Childcare Center Manager to join us at The Learning Tree at 1591 Taos Rd in Pueblo CO.

What You'd Be Doing

As a Childcare Center Manager, you will provide administrative oversight to the teachers and teacher assistants at our premier child development and therapeutic childcare center. You will develop strategies, plans, and goals that align with the mission of Health Solutions and implement them in an organized and productive manner.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Service Delivery & Innovation (SVP), the Childcare Center Manager will:

• Plan, coordinate, maintain, and oversee the operations of the Childcare Center and assist with the childcare development program to ensure the well-being and learning objectives for children are met.

• Lead the Childcare Center staff and conduct evaluations.

• Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of Childcare Center operations, ensuring compliance with approved policies and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that the Childcare Center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.

• Ensure Childcare employees are not regularly scheduled for more than 10 hours of direct childcare during a 24-hour period and arrange for qualified substitutes as necessary.

• Collect data relevant to the function and accuracy of support services programs.

• Ensure the Childcare Center environment is safe and free of hazards.

• Assist with all aspects of operations, including snack/meal planning and supervision of personnel in food purchase and preparation.

• Recruit and schedule children for the Childcare Center, maintain accurate records on enrolled children, including development, attendance, immunization, and general health; conduct program registration and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.

• Formulate the annual program budget in collaboration with the SVP and ensure the program operates within budgetary parameters.

• Plan, develop, schedule, and provide in-service training and evaluation for childcare staff.

• Occasionally be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

• Cover for co-workers during breaks and lunches.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the SVP.

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to changes in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.

• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm resolutions, use sound judgment in selecting solutions, and demonstrate consistent follow-through.

• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time.

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team and collaboratively with outside agencies.

• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and kindness.

• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust-building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For-The Must-Haves

• At least 4 years of administrative experience

• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills

• Excellence in written and oral communication

• Valid Colorado driver's license and access to transportation during work hours

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and childcare management software

What We'd Like to See in You-The Nice-to-Haves

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

• Experience with special needs children and knowledge of inclusive practices

• Experience in grant writing and securing funding for educational programs

• Knowledge of dual-language learning strategies

• Experience with state and federal childcare licensing processes and requirements

• Training in child psychology or counseling

What You'll Like About Us

• Competitive pay: Starting at $55,714.36

• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, Subsidized YMCA membership, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, Teladoc, and FSA

• Employee recognition and celebrations

• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

• Notice: Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. For more information visit: https://www.health.solutions/careers/

Open until: 07/15/2024 EOE M/F