Childcare Manager
Job in
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, 52001, USA
Listing for:
HILLS & DALES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
-
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 60000 USD Yearly
USD
45000.00
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hills and Dales is a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. In support of this mission, the organization operates a licensed childcare that is inclusive of children with and without disabilities.
Childcare Manager is responsible for the development, administration, supervision, and operations of the General Childcare Center and Childcare Medical Services. This position ensures the program(s) operate at a high level of quality and meet state and federal regulations, as well as the high standards of Hills and Dales' mission. The role requires collaborative working relationships with all necessary departments, the community, regulatory officials, and families in the performance of its operations.
Essential
Qualifications
Knowledge of the targeted client population (children) and an understanding of the proven methodologies in providing services.Ability to implement and monitor the programs for the targeted population.Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the center.Ability to work flexible hours.Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment are essential as well as a self starter and the ability to work independently when needed.Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.Demonstration of strong administrative and organization skills and close attention to detail.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and the general public.Thorough understanding of general safety requirements for center.Good interpersonal skills with ability to interview individuals associated with audit subject matter, as well as communicate findings to management.Ability to implement and monitor the children's care practices such that performance indicators meet federal and state regulations and the quality standards established by the Organization.Ability to independently handle crisis situations.Ability to manage assigned employees and/or departments to high levels of performance.Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.Familiar with Iowa's Quality Rating system.Demonstration of acceptable levels of attendance, punctuality, and work ethic such that the job performance meets or exceeds expectations.Ability to work with others in the completion of department duties; ability to work in and to develop a team environment.Ability to supervise employees in the performance of their duties such that performance meets or exceed expectations.Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with coworkers, staff, consumers, families, and the community such that job performance meets or exceeds expectations.Familiarity with appropriate and effective internal control procedures.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to drive vehicles.In all cases of physical requirements, appropriate reasonable accommodations will be considered whenever possible to allow position incumbent to accomplish essential functions in an alternative manner.- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about center.
- Position can be stressful due to the level of responsibility and varying programs.
- Ability to work in a noisy environment.
- Perform behavior intervention techniques as needed.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel to other locations, as well as transport children.
Bachelor's or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education preferred; may consider an associate degree in child development or bachelor's degree in a child related field or a Child development associate (CDA) or one year diploma in child development from a community college or technical school;
Bachelor's degree in a non-child related field or Associate's degree in a non-child related field or completion of at least two years of a four year degree.Free from a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicle.Experience working in a childcare center or preschool setting preferred, may consider child development related experience or registered child development home or non-registered family home provider.Must complete CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting and Essentials Child Care Pre-service Series in the first three months of employment and 10 contact hours of child related training annually.Be approved by DHS with Center Director Qualifications.Essential Functions
Carries out the mission of the organization and is a role model operating with the highest standards of ethical practices; follows & implements the code of conduct and assures all communication with peers, subordinates, community, families, and clients is supportive & promotes the Hills & Dales mission.Implements the Organization's policies and procedures in assigned areas; ensures…
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