Program Director Lansing Location - Caterpillar Corner Childcare : Job Details

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age
• Minimum of one-year Assistant Director experience
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Ability to communicate positively with children, families, partners, and team members
• Proven success in working as a team member and leader of up to twenty people
• Ability to accept constructive criticism positively and with a learning attitude
• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusiveness across cultures, religions, races, ethnicities, sex, and abilities
• Models professionalism and work ethics, demonstrating leadership by creating a positive environment for all staff and volunteers
• Oversees the operation of the childcare center, ensuring a high-quality, nurturing, educational, and safe environment for children

Program Management and Operations:

• Implements policies and procedures aligning with Caterpillar Corner Childcare's vision, mission, philosophy, and core values
• Ensures compliance with Michigan's Child Care Licensing Division and other relevant regulations
• Enforces policies when not followed
• Maintains compliance with licensing rules, CACFP, Early Head Start, Head Start, GSRP, and the Child Development and Care Subsidy Program
• Manages inspections and licensing renewal processes with the center owner
• Attends monthly EHS/HS/GSRP director meetings
• Plans professional development days, training, and FIP meetings

Hours vary between 7 am and 6 pm.