Child Care Center Director | San Antonio, TX

a position of confidence and trust in relation to children, family members, and staff and must maintain confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years' of age.

Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English. Incumbent must display tact and courtesy and patience when dealing with children, parents, and residents of Blue Skies, as well as maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and all others. Must be self-motivated, even-tempered, and possess strict honesty and

integrity and the ability to work independently under limited supervision. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS: Working knowledge of various office equipment including computer, printer, copier, paper shredder, paper cutter, arts and crafts materials, and child development learning aids.

Will need to know how to operate a vacuum cleaner and attachments, broom, mop, and other everyday cleaning aids, as well as kitchen appliances including a stove, dishwasher, and microwave for preparing foods; in addition, the incumbent will operate a television, VCR, and other entertainment equipment to provide children with learning and entertainment

activities. Training will be provided to familiarize the incumbent with work-related equipment to ensure safety and proper operation during use.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Possess current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First Aid certifications. Must meet training, education, and experience levels as outlined in TDPRS for Licensed Child Care Centers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be familiar with and abide by standards set forth by the TDPRS regarding Child Care programs. Maintains all Child Care admission records, health records, and emergency medical information according to standards set forth by TDPRS. Maintains Parents' Guides to Child Care as set forth by TDPRS.

Maintains daily children attendance records and daily employee attendance records. Maintains staff records to include health and training records as set forth by TDPRS Responsible for day-to-day operations in compliance with standards established by TDPRS. Responsible for supervising childcare workers assigned to the child care center and ensuring that they meet and maintain all requirements set forth by TDPRS. Ensures routine inspections are completed and on record to include Fire Inspections, Sanitary Health Inspections, and Gas Line Inspections.

Updates Material Safety Data Sheets on all products with assistance from the Administrative Assistant. Maintains the nutrition program and dietary plan in compliance with regulations; ensures adequate supplies for dietary needs are on hand and maintains other supplies needed to operate a successful program. Maintains and updates policies as needed to ensure compliance with all regulations governing operation of the Child Care Center. Maintains a current emergency evacuation and control plan in coordination with the Blue Skies Safety Manager. Maintains an adequate staff-to-child ratio per regulation.

Ensures all equipment, toilet facilities, and furnishings are sanitary and in good repair and working order. Ensures the Child Care Center meets all sanitation and safety guidelines. Recognizes facility needs and addresses and reports areas of concern or safety issues immediately to the Freedom House Manager. Maintains a compliant billing program in coordination with the Finance department. Coordinates services with miscellaneous subsidy programs and remains in compliance to ensure appropriate reimbursements and payments are made. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. SUBORDINATES: Child Care Providers.

INTERNAL CONTROL: Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. This position will handle confidential information and must treat such with appropriate sensitivity. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Work is generally performed indoors in a climate-controlled setting; however, outdoors activities with the children are performed, weather permitting. Incumbent must be able to perform 8 to 10 hours of sustained, daily physical activity.

Bending, squatting, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and walking are necessary, as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Few environmental hazards are present, although the threat of communicable disease exists. Mild cleaning products, waxes, and soaps are used in the immediate area, and all cleaning agents will be kept in a storage area which will remain locked when not occupied by staff. Mild pesticides are used periodically to control bug infestation. WORK SCHEDULE: Core work hours are from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday thru Friday; however, schedule needs, special projects, or assignments may require working additional hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORK LOCATION: Blue Skies of Texas Child Care Center, located at Freedom House on the Blue Skies West campus. ATTIRE/DRESS CODE: Casual business, taking into account the need to work closely with infants and children, both indoors and outdoors, is appropriate. Close-toed, slip-resistant shoes must be worn. Blue Skies employee ID badge or name tag must be worn at all times while on duty. See employee handbook for specific guidelines. It is the intention of Air Force Village to ensure that employees maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times while on duty.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be issued and worn, as needed, in accordance with policy guidance outlined in the Air Force Village Infection Control Guide. Training will be provided, as needed, to ensure safe operation and proper wear of PPE during use. RANGE OF PAY: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with the intent to be competitive within the market. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. Job Posted by Applicant Pro