Now is the time to join one of the top non-profits of its size in Oregon as our new Program Director for the Bandon Community Child Care Center. 

Position Summary:

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Establishes and maintains a BCCC Advisory Committee.
• Coordinate meetings of the BCCC Advisory Committee, prepare monthly report of activities and oversee educational/training sessions about child care issues, programs, and concerns for the BCCC.
• Attend various meetings of community organizations, coalitions, and advisory boards to develop resources and address issues of concerns regarding child care.
• Assume the role of head teacher
• Being committed to and striving to achieve a minimum of a Step 4 in the Spark Program for the childcare center, which includes being part of a Cohort group to work through the process.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in management and supervision of adults
• Must have at least 30 quarter hours or 20 semester hours in the area of Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Must have at least 1 year of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable program
• Infant/child CPR, First Aid certification, and Food Handler’s Card. (or ability to obtain before center opens)
• OCC approved health and safety training (or ability to obtain before center opens)
• Must clear full background check including fingerprinting
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Associates’ Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Documentation showing attainment/or enrollment in the Step 9 in the Oregon Registry System
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High Energy
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• OCC Safe Sleep Training for Infants.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages for High Performance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Retirement
• And much more!

Salary Range:
$48,000.00 annually 

Job Location: 1040 Allegheny Ave SW, Bandon, OR, 974111
Employees directly supervised: 6

About Us:
South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC) was incorporated in 1982 under IRS code 501(c)(3) private nonprofit and currently serves Coos, Curry, Douglas, Marion & Yamhill counties in Oregon. Our Vision: Thriving people living in vibrant communities

• Equal Opportunity Employer