Child Life Program Director jobs in Dothan, AL

Currently seeking a Child Care Center Director looking to make a difference in the lives of the community we support. The centers are privately owned childcare centers in Alabama. The core values are professionalism, dependability, fun, and teamwork. We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team if EXCELLENCE inspires you! Please take a look below to learn more.

Location: Dothan, AL
Job Type: Full-time
Number of openings for this position: 1
Shift: Monday - Friday, Day shift
Salary: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance

Education: High school diploma/equivalent (required) and / or AA, BA or CDA in early education (Preferred)

Child Care Center Director Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day operations and management at our Dothan location.
- Provide effective leadership in accordance with our core values of professionalism, dependability, fun, and teamwork.
- Maintain positive client relations.
- Manage financial aspects and staff effectively.
- Foster community involvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.
- Handle general office/administrative duties.

Requirements:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- Twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting AND 124-clock hours of training in child development, health, safety, universal precautions, quality child care, licensing, the child care professional and the family, language development, positive discipline, and guidance.

OR

- A child development associate credential (CDA) or a certified child care professional certificate (CCP) from the National Child Care Association Inc. (NCCA) and a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.); and at least twelve (12) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.

OR

- An associate degree in child development or early childhood education from a post-secondary school (technical, vocational, junior college), and at least nine (9) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center or a Department approved setting.

OR

- A bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education and at least six (6) months of working experience as a child care worker/teacher or director/program director in a licensed daycare center or a department-approved setting.

Additional Qualifications:

- Loving demeanor with children and their families.
- Ability to stand for long periods, engage in physically active roles involving frequent walking, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to a 40 lb child in an emergency.

Experience:

- Management Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

You will need to complete all necessary documentation, medical forms, fingerprinting, and background checks.