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The Arc Montgomery County · 1 week ago

Child Care Program Administrator - Kensington, MD

Derwood, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$67K/yr - $71K/yr

5+ years exp

The Arc Montgomery County is committed to providing quality care and education for children and youth. The Child Care Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the After All program, ensuring educational quality, staff development, and safety for all students.

Child CareNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor educational program for After All:

Monitor development and implementation of the educational curriculum

Observe activities to ensure staff’s adherence to program philosophy, policies and goals are being followed

Purchase supplies needed for the educational program and nutritional program

Monitor and maintain appropriate staff to student ratios and provide classroom support as needed. It is understood that the Program Administrator will work in the classrooms at both After All locations from time to time to model appropriate interactions with students and assist in the classroom as needed

Recruit, hire, train and evaluate childcare employees for the After All program

Provide direct supervision to assigned staff

Must be available to take calls regarding staff that are unexpectedly out and cannot come to work and arranging for appropriate coverage

Coordinate placement of children entering and exiting the After All program

Maintain internal controls by assisting the Director of Children & Youth Services:

Knowledge of the budgeting and grant management process to sufficiently substitute for the Director of Children & Youth Services as needed

Develop and implement programs and policies at After All

Establish, implement, and maintain procedures for building cleanliness or other duties as deemed necessary

Establish and maintain procedures for personnel and building security, including HIPAA compliance

Coordinate building safety and security, including supervising emergency evacuations, managing emergency supplies and procedures

In collaboration with all After All staff, be accessible and attentive to the needs of families:

Work with families to provide support and information as needed

Provide information and support to staff on issues regarding families

Act as a resource to parents for behavioral and developmental concerns

Address parent concerns and schedule parent meetings as needed

Support organization and center fundraisers by planning and attending center-based events and supporting organization events

Contribute to the monthly After All newsletter

Participate in appropriate internal and external training programs, conferences, courses, workshops or other staff development opportunities for professional growth

Shall be knowledgeable of the developmental status, health, special needs (IEP) goals/programs, background/families of all of the children supported within the Longview After All program

Will maintain active communication with families of children and be responsive to any family or child’s crisis situation (in conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services) to include the involvement of appropriate resources/agencies

Respond to all concerns or questions in a prompt and professional manner

Ensure routine communication with families from direct-line, supervisory, and administrative staff

Will ensure professional growth and development of staff in conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services:

Assist with accreditation and licensing for the After All program

Maintain staff MD EXCELS records

Assure all staff meet training requirements per MSDE licensing and accreditation requirements

Assist staff with schedule changes as needed to assure attendance

In conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services identify appropriate trainings to support professional growth

Assist with four in-service days per year

Attend classroom meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings per the direction of the Director of Children & Youth Services

Work directly with the Directors of Employment & Meaningful Day, Personal Supports and Community Living to provide information about transition services and transitioning youth; Attend Transitioning Youth information sessions throughout Montgomery County

Work cooperatively with Director of Children & Youth Services to monitor grants, specifically:

Reporting requirements

Site visits

Progress meetings

Qualification

Director qualified childcareSupervisory experienceChildcare regulations knowledgeMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelEffective communication

Required

Director qualified of a licensed MSDE childcare center or meet qualifications within a year, plus a Masters' degree in any field plus three years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor's degree in any field plus five years of relevant professional experience; or associate degree in early childhood with at least 15 semester hours of approved coursework plus seven years of relevant professional experience. Three years of experience must be at a supervisory level

Must meet childcare regulations; must maintain at a level 6 or higher credential

Must communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds

Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling