Job Status: Year-to-Year Position
Annual Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 40+ hours per week (Night and Weekend Work Possible)
Vacation: 10 days per 12 months of employment
Position Summary/Purpose
The St. Bernard Child Care Co-Director is responsible for the overall management of the St. Bernard Child Care program to provide a faith-based loving, supportive, safe, and educational environment for families who need day care, pre-school, and before and/or after school care for their children. The Child Care Co-Director is accountable for working effectively with the School Principal, Pastor, Parish Business Manager, and School Food Services Director to manage the planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating and controlling services of the Child Care program. The Child Care Co-Director has primary responsibility for training, supervising, observing, and guiding employees, and works with the School Principal as a panel for hiring, regular evaluation of, development planning for, and promotion of employees. The Child Care Co-Director works with the Business Manager regarding employee compensation. The Child Care Co-Director serves as a mentor for employees, and steps in to demonstrate best care practices and as a floater to cover absences or breaks as needed. Under general supervision, the Child Care Co-Director operates the Child Care program in conformance with institutional regulations, state day care licensing provisions, and the Archdiocese of Omaha’s Safe Environment program. Child Care Co-Director’s responsibilities include the overall management of the pre-school programs and their operation: facilitating, planning and coordinating of the children's educational programs and activities. Child Care Co-Director coordinates with the School Principal regarding registration for and coordination of the Pre-Kindergarten and before/after school child care programs.
The Child Care Co-Director reports directly to the School Principal/Head of School, and coordinates closely with the Pastor and Parish Business Manager. The Child Care Co-Director works with the Pastor, Principal, and Parish Business Manager to manage the budget and handle facility management, ordering of supplies, and other expenditures. The Child Care Co-Director works closely with the Pastor, Principal and Business Manager to develop, document, and implement procedures for registration, billing, payment, and collections.
The Child Care Co-Director helps lead recruitment and retention initiatives for our Child Care, and provides input for a comprehensive marketing strategy for our parish, school, and child care program. Additionally, the Child Care Co-Director helps build and sustain a positive and mutually rewarding relationship between St. Bernard, its students, students’ parents and grandparents, and alumni.
Responsibilities and Associated Tasks for the Child Care Co-Director
1. Help direct the Child Care center’s recruitment, registration, and scheduling processes.
a. Establish and follow scheduling and placement logic procedures and associated parent and Parish Business Office notification processes. Ensure policies and procedures are communicated to staff and are followed appropriately.
b. Schedule children for enrollment in the Child Care center and manage associated waiting lists and communications to parents and Business Manager. Complete accurate and timely record keeping, and explain its importance to the staff. Use reports to help target recruitment efforts.
c. Regularly capture information from registration management processes and maintain accurate records about enrolled children, especially regarding their development, attendance, immunization, and general health. Share information as needed for management, marketing, and recruiting purposes.
d. Develop, document, and direct an effective orientation program for new families and students.
e. Meet with prospective families and conduct school tours.
f. Schedule and conduct tours, administer the registration process, and review with prospective parents, the standard packet of information regarding services, billing, etc.
g. Conduct the registration process and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
2. Direct Child Care operations.
a. Implement curriculum and activities that promote early childhood development, ensuring that facilities provide a safe and nurturing environment.
i. Oversee the Child Care programs with daily interactions with the children, parents, and staff in a welcoming, pleasant, and professional manner.
ii. Work with Child Care center staff in preparing for, scheduling, and presenting early childhood programs and activities to entertain, stimulate, and educate the children at levels appropriate to their ages; assist as necessary with duties of instructional assistants.
iii. Direct the organization of, expenditures related to, and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips.
b. Ensure that the center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements, including the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment certification.
c. Work with School Principal to design and implement consistent and reasonable plans for the following:
i. Dealing with disciplinary issues
ii. Handling emergencies such as fire, weather, or security alerts.
iii. Building maintenance to ensure that the facility is kept clean, sanitary and well-organized.
d. Be actively involved in direct care of children whenever possible so can confer with staff and parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of enrolled children.
e. Ensure that problems encountered by parents, children, and/or staff members are resolved in a professional and timely manner; seek continuous improvement of policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of programs. Must be conscientious of proper confidentiality and professionalism in verbal and written communication.
f. Manage Child Care program supply and equipment needs to enable Child Care expenditures to remain within budget parameters.
3. Oversee New Employee Orientation
a. Coordinate and participate in the hiring and performance management of Child Care employees.
i. Plan, develop, schedule, and provide training, supervision, and motivation of all employees of the Child Care center.
4. Participate in and administer a marketing and recruitment plan to promote the Child Care center.
a. Compile, manage and prepare reports of admission data statistics, trends, and projections, as well as local demographic trends that effect Child Care and School enrollment.
b. Maintain positive relationship with the Child Care and School children, parents, volunteers, alumni, parishioners, donors, vendors, media, and the Child Care, School, and Parish staff.
c. Cooperate with Principal and Marketing Committee’s efforts to track enrollment activity and retention rates between the Child Care center and School.
Job Requirements: Professionalism, punctuality, and strict confidentiality in all Parish, Child Care and School matters. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education, and have some work experience in the field. The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be familiar with the benefits and mission of St. Bernard School and Child Care.
Performance and Evaluation Appraisal: Pastor will conduct an initial appraisal at 90 days of employment followed by an annual appraisal at the conclusion of each fiscal year. The Child Care Co-Director, Business Manager, and Principal will establish semi-annual and annual goals and objectives for the upco
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Omaha, NE 68104 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person