Childcare Program Director

Job Title: Childcare Program Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt
Reports to: Corps Officer

Schedule: 40 hours/week
Supervises: Lead Childcare Manager

Rate of Pay: $56,936.37 annually

Closing Date: 06/09/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function:

OVERVIEW: The Childcare Program Director manages and operates the state-licensed childcare program for the Broomfield Corps. This director oversees and cares for approximately 30 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential duties of this position. The director must also maintain the divisional standards of supervision for the staff and manage the logistics of the program's daily operations. The childcare program director oversees after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children, supporting daily operations. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, facilitating games and activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents in person, by phone, and via email, and outlining daily responsibilities as needed based on the program's requirements and the strength of the Program Leader. The childcare director sets logistics for transportation when necessary during the program. In this position, the childcare director will maintain licensing and Colorado Department of Public Health regulations, plan and implement with childcare staff, and track supply needs. The Childcare Program director ensures proper record keeping, parental permissions, program goals, outcome documentation, and health safety standards. This is a full-time, exempt position.

SPECIFICS: The specifics of this position involve directing logistics and operating the Broomfield Corps alongside the childcare program. In this role, you will start by undergoing training and screening to fulfill the state of Colorado's licensing standards and requirements. In this role, you must meet and sustain the qualifications required by the state of Colorado. This licensing process must be completed before working with children in the childcare program. Responsibilities include scheduling activities, snacks, games, field trips, enforcing rules, and supervising school-aged children. The work schedule will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during ASP and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during SDC. The Childcare Director will ensure that program staffing remains current with training, requirements, and screenings. They must also guarantee that all staff are PTM trained and up to date.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Administer the program to ensure it meets or exceeds the legal requirements for staffing, facility, nutrition, and safety regarding the Colorado Department of Social Services and the Colorado Department of Human Services' Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
* This position is required to be a mandatory reporter.
* Be a positive role model for school-aged children.
* Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
* Responsible for planning and implementing the program and supervising the staff.

* Ensure documentation complies with the State of Colorado licensing standards.
* Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts and crafts, STEM, and active play.
* Take attendance of children before and after each transition.
* Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior.
* Monitor and manage participant behavior during travel and in public while on field trips.
* Maintain an environment where all children feel safe.
* Report official incidents; record and process information with the Corps Officers.
* Fill out incident, behavior, notice, or concern, and such reports as needed.
* Coordinate drop-off and pick-up by checking the participant pick-up list and verifying parent/guardian identification.
* Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.
* Communicate with parents/guardians. This includes, but is not limited to, providing information about plans for the following day, informing about any injuries or behavior issues, answering questions or concerns, and giving insight into their child's day.
* Supervise school-aged children during field trips.
* Coordinate logistics with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
* Perform set-up and clean-up for the day. This includes sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
* Report all issues or concerns to the Corps Officers.
* Performs other duties as required.
* Strong skills in managing multifaceted programs resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences.
* Promote collaboration and work by attending community gatherings and establishing relationships with neighborhood schools within your area.
* Under the direct supervision of the Corps Officer, will work with them to implement all aspects of the programs.
* Efficient computer skills with WORD, EXCEL, PPT, Canva, and other corporate software. Training will be included.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications:

General:

1. The childcare program director must have verifiable education or training in working with school-aged children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H, and the childcare program director must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:

a. A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field; or

b. Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children; or
c. Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications:

1. Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or
2. 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-

2. Satisfactory experience includes experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of four (4) - eighteen (18) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18).
3. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, Medical Administration, and Universal Precautions.
4. Minimally 21 years of age with a valid Colorado Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

The incumbent must be -
* Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-motivated and can motivate others.
* Mature and able to work with key employees and supervisory staff, working under minimal supervision.
* Able to take initiative.
* Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality
* Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems.
* Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects
* Demonstrate a strong "team player" attitude and a passion for those served.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment. Computer proficient, effective in the use and implementation of Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel
* Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish is also desirable), including spelling and grammar skills
* Ability to maintain a cheerful and positive attitude under periods of stress, and in helping "negative" people
* Willingness to work as a "team player" in the staff environment. A desire to work in partnership with staff for the good of the whole office in a positive and upbeat manner
* Well-organized, self-motivated, capable of organizing and completing duties with minimal supervision
* Knowledge of The Salvation Army practices and organization is desirable
* This position requires driving:

* A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
* An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

* Background Check

o Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to maneuver.

* Ability to remain in a stationary position.
* Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files and file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
* Ability to operate telephone.
* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
* Ability to lift to 35 lbs. (usually file and food boxes)
* Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
* Ability to understand written information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and undue hardships will not result.
A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Bachelors of Early Childhood Education (required)

3 years: full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications:
1. Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course qork from a regionally accredited college or university; or
2. 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment. (required)

Skills