Daycare Administrator

Job Description

Location:

Believers Early Learning Center

Job Title:

Learning Center Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt Non-Exempt

The Administrator is responsible for the overall administration and day‑to‑day operation of the program. The Administrator supervises a staff consisting of the Administrative Assistant, Childcare Providers, and Cook. The Administrator trains staff and implements a developmentally appropriate program for the children served. The Administrator interacts with the children, the parents or guardians and external agency personnel. The Administrator, to a feasible extent, ensures full utilization of the center serving up to the maximum capacity of the center.

• Collaborates with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implements improvements where needed.
• Maintained communication with families and community through appropriate activities.
• Follows all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintains personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement with BELC Staff, Leadership Team, and Administrative Assistant.
• Designs and implements an appropriate and safe environment for children.
• Ensures that the center meets all local, state, and federal licensing requirements.
• Protects children from abuse or neglect, while maintaining respect for self and staff.
• Directs staff as to their duties, responsibilities, and time schedule.
• Administers the registration procedure, oversees collections and records of fees paid.
• Maintains oversight of staff who are conducting effective indoor/outdoor play and other developmentally appropriate programs, child guidance and assessment to fulfill the children’s individual needs.
• Ensures the safe and successful operation of the center, including the maintenance of proper staff/child ratios.
• Interact with parents/guardians in resolving problems and makes good faith effort to meet any need that may arise. Strives for on‑going, positive parental involvement.
• Plans and conducts effective staff meetings, emphasizing two‑way communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective staff supervision, design, and implementation of an appropriate child development program sensitive to the diverse needs of children.
• Knowledge of business operations, including computer skills.
• Maintains oversight of Administrative Assistants who completes inventory sheets of needs for Learning Center classrooms.
• Make calls to delinquent accounts.
• Contacts parents/guardians if needs arise with children.
• Oversees updates to phone lists and pickup lists.
• Updates employee’s and children’s files.
• Orders office/classroom supplies.
• Process invoices and receipts.
• Write and distribute memos.
• Works in classrooms and kitchen when needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High‑capacity multi‑task individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
• Strong written / oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Must possess a consistently cheerful demeanor in dealing with pastors, administration, peers, members, and the public.
• Must be able to interact positively with co‑workers, developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Must possess good work habits and behavior; pleasant to work with.
• Must be able to respond favorably to feedback with direction.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude.

• Associate/bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field of study or CDA.
• 2‑3 years of director experience in early childhood setting.
• Infant/child CPR, First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention and Communicable Disease training.
• Continuing Professional development (OCCRRA) registered.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass physical examination and drug screening.

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in offering education services catering to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Our facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:45am to 5:30pm, ensuring flexibility and convenience for parents and caregivers.