QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age
• Satisfactory work experience
• Current bronze or higher Oklahoma Director’s Credential
• Good understanding of the DHS requirements and program policies

REPORTS TO: Childcare Director

SUPERVISES: Childcare teachers, staff, and children

RESPONSIBLITIES:

The director is accountable for day-to-day operation of the program and is responsible for:

• Maintaining a program that meets or exceeds requirements
• Improving quality of care
• Implementing program development and evaluation
• Ensuring personnel and volunteers comply with requirements
• Supervising the conduct of personnel, volunteers, and other individuals providing services in the program
• Appointing and informing the personnel in charge when the director is not present at the facility
• Overseeing parent communication and family engagement
• Present at the facility during the hours of operation at least 50% of the operating hours or 30 hours per week, whichever is less

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Completes DHS compliance review form within 1 month
• Obtains and maintains CPR and first aid certifications within 3 months
• 30 clock hours of professional development annually

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects.