Director, Center for Young Children (Childcare Leader)

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Department CHILD CARE CENTER (IN-CHCR-IUINA)

Department Information The IUPUI Center for Young Children (CYC), located on campus in downtown Indianapolis, provides childcare and early childhood education for the University and Indianapolis communities. We believe children learn through play, hands-on activities, experiences and interaction with their environment. In fact, research has shown that all children are innately curious and eager to explore the world around them. At CYC, we provide a setting in which children can wonder, solve, learn and grow and we strive to amplify the potential of all children within our care through the guidance and encouragement of experienced and professional teachers. The overall objective of our curriculum design is to promote independence, self-esteem, confidence, and critical thinking skills providing the foundations for continued intellectual and academic growth. This has been our mission and purpose since 1979. Though we have evolved since then, we remain resolute in our mission to provide the best care and early childhood education for IUPUI and the Indianapolis community

IUPUI Center for Young Children partners with families to provide a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. The Center strives to be the standard for quality center-based childcare.

We are committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates who seek to understand different perspectives and cultures, who can actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and who are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. We hope to identify individuals who can assist us in dismantling racism and other oppressions so that everyone can succeed at IUPUI.

For information about the Childcare Center, please visit: IUPUI Childcare Center

Job Summary The CYC Director will provide the highest level of leadership in the administrative operations of the Childcare Center. This position has responsibility for the financial, operational, and instructional success of the facility as well as creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Maintains a high level of quality based on state licensing standards for Paths to Quality and NAEYC accreditation.

Oversees people management.

Secures grants.

Builds maximum enrollment, develops and implements annual and long-term strategic plans.

Builds relationships with internal and external partners.

Upholds both IU Policy as well as professional and ethical standards of a childcare facility.

Manages and supervises day-to-day business operations of the site including personnel management, parent education, staff training, and maintaining a budget, analyzing financial statements and project costs.

Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to develop, implement, and supervise curriculum and age-appropriate activities for a program which promotes social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children.

Implements procedures to ensure the program and facility comply with state licensing requirements which will comply with health, fire and safety standards.

Recruits, hires, counsels and dismisses staff. Appraises staff performance during the new employee 6-month evaluation period and creates a culture of performance conversations thereafter utilizing Performance at IU to provide a consistent, collaborative, and ongoing process to help appointed staff achieve their full potential.

Leads regular staff meetings that empower and align early childhood educators to the mission and vision of the Center for Young Children.

Conducts new parent orientations and tours of the facility. Distributes marketing materials, processes applications; explains the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the center

General Responsibilities

Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define childcare methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority childcare projects/initiatives.

Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase childcare initiatives.

Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.

Manages high level assignments and allocation of childcare resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale childcare projects with a wide audiences in support of academic initiatives.

Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.

Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry childcare standards, practices, trends, and protocols; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.

Works collaboratively with other childcare leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures.

Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to childcare.

Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree (childcare or other related field preferred).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

4 years in childcare or other related field.

1 year of management experience childcare or other related field.

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent collaboration and team building skills.

Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.

Instills commitment to organizational goals.

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.

Effective conflict management skills.

Builds and manages effective teams.

Demonstrated project management skills.

Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location IUPUI

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary $60,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Multiple plan options for medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution

Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting

Additional supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition benefit for IU classes

10 paid holidays per year

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Childcare Services

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