Director of Child Care (DHQ) - The Salvation Army USA EASTERN Territory : Job Details

Director of Child Care (DHQ)

The Salvation Army USA EASTERN Territory

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-10-01T14:39:04Z

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$89,000.00/yr - $97,000.00/yr

The Director of Child Care is responsible for oversight and administration of the overall functioning of all Child Care programs in Social Services of Greater New York, and for setting and maintaining a high level of professional services. The Director of Child Care will create an annual plan to continue to increase enrollment and strategies to improve existing services. The Director of Child Care also serves as a collaborative liaison between the Corps Community Centers Corps Officer, Social Services Administration, and our funding partners, to ensure supportive, high-quality practice through procedure development/monitoring and support of these programs. Must use discretion and independent judgment in exercising duties. Responsibilities

  • Maintain enrollment requirements set out by our founder and Social Services of Greater New York
  • Conduct community outreach to increase enrollment to reach full capacity at all Child Care programs
  • Work with the Social Services Administration and Development Department to create local and online advertising in order to raise awareness of The Salvation Armys Child Care services in the Greater New York Division
  • Maintain compliance set out by funders, governing agencies, and Social Services of Greater New York in all Child Care programs
  • Responsible for developing and managing budgets
  • Work within the policies and procedures, and Performance Standards and regulations of Department of Education (DOE), Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Department of Health (DOH), and Social Services of Greater New York, in order to effectively interpret and enforce these policies, regulations, and standards
  • Ensure staff is maintaining all protocols regarding staff clearances and background checks
  • Meet regularly with Corps Officers and Program Directors to make sure all Child Care programs are in full compliance with The Salvation Army protocols, as well as keep Corps Officers informed of the required contract protocols of funders
  • Meet regularly with Corps Officers, Program Directors, and Finance Department to prepare budgets and work scopes, and formulate budget modifications when necessary
  • Provide administrative support to all Child Care Educational Directors in connection with the Corps Officers
  • Provides coverage at childcare centers in the absence of the Educational Director
  • Travel to all programs to monitor staff and program participants
  • Provide high quality supervision of all Child Care staff, including completion of written performance evaluations and ensuring all staff receive state mandated training and orientations
  • Maintain relationships with The Salvation Army Department Heads and Program Directors, advocacy organizations, collaborative agencies, and the public
  • Monitor legislation and administrative regulations affecting Child Care and create and implement an annual strategic plan of action when needed
  • Implement quality improvement programs and outcome-based management to improve overall quality and performance of programs, inclusive of, but not limited to curriculum, administration, record keeping, parent involvement, retention, recruitment, enrollment, and union relations
  • Research and apply for supplemental funding in addition to the existing contracts
  • Design and implement strategies to recruit, train, and retain staff
  • Increase the integration of Child Care Services with Corps Programs for the centers that are located within Corps
  • Maintain high quality program scores with DOE
  • Maintain active certificates for FDNY F-01 (Fire Guard) and FDNY W-07 (Fire & Emergency Drills) Certificate of Fitness
  • Assist in creating Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to Child Care programs and funding
  • Represent The Salvation Army at outside meetings related to Child Care
  • Work collaboratively with Social Services Administration and Compliance Specialist in order to improve and maintain compliance with funders mandates
  • Other duties as assigned by Social Services of Greater New York
Qualifications
  • Masters/Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work or Management, Economics, Business, or Administration or 15+years of experience in Early Childcare and Youth Services Education
  • Ability to grow existing program through annual goal setting and community outreach
  • Knowledge of computer skills in Microsoft, Excel, and fiscal software
  • Knowledge and experience working with primary program funders (DOE and DOH)
  • Knowledge of Article 47 regulations
  • Knowledge of maintaining program budgets and client enrollment
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Director
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Health Care Provider
  • Industries Non-profit Organizations

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