Child Care Center Director (FLCC Association)

* This is a courtesy post on behalf of the Finger Lakes Community College Association Inc. *

The Director of the Child Care Center is responsible for the overall leadership, daily operations, and strategic direction of the Child Care Center at the Finger Lakes Community College. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children while maintaining full compliance with all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. The Director provides supervision and support to center staff, oversees budgeting and financial performance, manages enrollment and family engagement, and upholds high standards of program quality.

The Director works closely with the Executive Director of the FLCC Association on financial planning, policy development, and operational initiatives and represents the Child Care Center on college committees and campus-wide projects. The position requires flexibility to accommodate operational needs, including occasional evenings or special events.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations

• Maintain Center license through New York State Office of Children and Family Services

• Follow all Center policies and procedures

• Recommend and implement all Child Care Center policies and procedures

• Direct all aspects of the Center, including hiring, supervising, training, scheduling, mentoring, evaluating, and terminating staff; parent relations; curriculum; and enrollment

• Create menus, order and manage distribution of food and beverages, and keep appropriate records according to Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations

• Ensure all program operation is consistent with Association procedures, including insurance, accidents, emergency response, purchasing, personnel, and accounting

• Maintain all records for staff and children according to Office of Children and Family Services and Department of Social Services guidelines Respect and maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and staff

• Conduct regular staff meetings, fulfill all training requirements, and maintain all mandatory clearances

• Ensure quality supervision and safety of children

• Oversee Quality Stars Accreditation

• Foster communication with parents regarding children's progress and activities

• Administer accounts for all enrolled families, including invoicing, collecting, processing, and receipting of fees

• Purchase all supplies, materials, and equipment for the Center, seeking approval as needed

• Apply and manage grants through SUNY Federal Block Grant and SUNY Campus Grant

• Submit invoices, deposits, and employee time sheets on a timely basis to the Association Accounting and Operations Coordinator

• Plan Center activities and special guests

• Recommend to Executive Director changes to Child Care Center employees and policies/procedures

• Oversee interns

• Assist in preparing and managing annual budget in fiscally sound manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Update Handbooks and other paperwork as needed

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Passionate about working with children

• Demonstrated ability and strong desire to provide high standard of customer service with enthusiasm and energy

• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure and time constraints

• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work

• Friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor

• Strong communication and telephone skills

• Proficient in QuickBooks and MS Office

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• The Child Care Center Director leads the Child Care Center of Finger Lakes Community College Association and reports to its Executive Director

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field and two years of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program and two years of administrative and supervisory experience in a childcare program or related field of work

COMPENSATION:

• Full-time exempt position, 52 weeks per year, 40 hours per week

• Sick and vacation leave

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement

• Meal benefit and/or Health Reimbursement Account

• Evaluation performed on a yearly basis

• Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 annually

* This is a courtesy post on behalf of the Finger Lakes Community College Association Inc. *