Childcare Director

General

• The childcare director leads all childcare related operations and provides leadership, direction and problem solving to staff, youth and parents.
• Lead under the mission and principals of the Boys & Girls Club with deference to the childcare requirements set forth by the Department of Children and Families.
• Staff support and fill in as lead teacher when needed. 
• Quickly identify and resolve any behavior issues with youth or staff.
• Prioritize confidentiality of members. 
• Develop partnerships with parents and other youth service professionals to aid in meeting the needs of youth and families.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Licensing 

• Administration of licensed school age programs in accordance with Wisconsin Health and Family Department of Children & Families, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's standards.
• Maintain accurate records as required by the State of Wisconsin Licensing Rules.
• Development of innovative programs for licensed school age children.
• Ensure that sites comply with all local codes – safety, health and fire.
• Development and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and activities for all school age programs.
• Attend training workshops as required by DCF – Department of Children & Families regulations.
• Complete the minimum required hours of annual mandated continuing education. 

Administrative functions

• Boys & Girls Club and DCF reporting is done on time with accuracy.
• Ensures required supplies or equipment are purchased and maintained. 
• Cumulative records on all members are maintained.
• A schedule for the use of vehicles is maintained.
• Staff schedules and time sheets are maintained.
• Grant programs are carried out to proper guidelines and paperwork                               submitted (CACFP, SFSP, WI Shares, Etc…).
• Create and execute annual program calendar.
• Maintain a warm and attractive environment throughout the facilities.
• Establish and maintain any vendor relationships for food, supplies or software.
• Support the accurate purchasing and tracking of food for snacks and meals in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, as related to CACFP & SFSP food programs.
• Oversee billing and fee collection from families and municipal assistance (WI Shares) to optimize program revenue.

Supervision of Staff

• Contribute to a high-energy and positive employment culture.
• Develop performance objectives for each staff person, including annual reviews. 
• With support from HR, hire, orientate, train, supervise, and reprimand staff, as required. 
•  Lead staff meetings.
• Coordinate appropriate training for self and staff.
• Vehicles are properly maintained.
• Mandated child abuse reporter.