Child Life Program Director jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Milestones Early Learning is looking to fill the Program Director Position due to company growth.

The qualifications for this position include: an Associate’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s degree in same or related field. Your degree must include 18 credit hours of early childhood/child development courses including the 2 semester hours/credits in child care administration (official school transcripts only please), be at least 21 years of age, be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain, valid chauffeurs license or willing to obtain with acceptable driving record, and prior childcare managerial experience preferred.

Ideal candidates should be caring, dependable, flexible, work well under pressure, enthusiastic, organized, motivated, and work well in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following):

• Maintains a positive working relationship with directing team members
• Hours of availability must include all hours of center operation (M-F 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) with a rotating schedule determined with your schedule in mind and working with your team.
• Implement all recruiting, hiring, evaluating and supervising of all childcare center staff
• Maintain accurate records of staff
• Recruit, orient, and enroll all children and families
• Supervise all child assessment and curriculum development
• Partner with families and staff to create a positive environment
• Implement necessary child/family referrals
• Assist in center budget development
• Administer and prepare all necessary reports required by Milestones Early Learning
• Supervise all purchasing related to childcare operations
• Maintain all appropriate contacts with the local and state licensing offices
• Maintain accurate Procare records
• Plan/approve menus and supervise food program staff
• Maintain positive contact with school district personnel, building tenants, rental contacts, churches, and any other contacts affiliated with Milestones Early Learning
• Be a childcare advocate in the community
• Maintain confidentiality in areas that pertain to staff, children, and families
• Valuing and supporting each staff, child, and family without regard to race, religion, or national origin
• Assume any additional responsibilities or duties as directed by the Central Office staff of Milestones Early Learning

Fulltime start date: April/May 2024

Hours: Vary

Pay Scale: Salaried position/Negotiable

Full Benefits included and Tuition for your child(ren)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• manager: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Associates degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person