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The Child Care Center Manager is responsible to plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the child care program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures and staff supervision. Under general supervision of the Regional Director, operates the child care program in conformance with state regulations and NAEYC provisions. Responsibilities include overall management of the centers early childhood education program and its operation, facilitating, planning and coordination of the children's educational programs and activities.

A day in the life of a Manager of the Child Care Center at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Directs, administers, implements and supervises the total operations and maintenance of the child care program.
• Accountable for the day-to-day operations of the child care center, including proper functioning of the teaching staff, admissions and withdrawals of students, financial management, curriculum development and implementation, program planning, childcare center license renewals as well as communications with parents, medical centers and community.
• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates performance of program teaching team, overseeing implementation of education services and providing teachers with supervision, training, professional development, recognition, performance management, coaching and monitoring while promoting cross-center communication, collaboration and team building.
• Work with the Regional Director to develop, conduct or arrange training as needed, including pre-service training, ongoing training, and additional training for families, and volunteers.
• Has responsibility for all HR-related actions including recruiting, hiring, performance management, and takes required disciplinary action when necessary in an objective and fair manner. -Work with teachers to develop and support their individual development and training plans to meets licensing, NAEYC and Grow NJ Kids educational requirements. Develop an action plan if necessary to ensure that each teacher obtains the necessary requirements within a particular timeframe.
• Lead regular team meetings and participate in case conferences, as necessary, to ensure service coordination across the child care program. -Attend local, state and regional initiatives to represent the center and to develop professionally.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in Hackensack Meridian Health collaboration with regional director.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor child care operational budget including financial reports for revenue collections/deposits, tuition charges and fees, recruit/retain student enrollments.
• Follows all established HMH policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and HMH policies.
• Adheres to standards identified in HMHs Belief - Creative, Collaborative, Compassionate and Courageous.
• In order to successfully accomplish the responsibilities and expectations outlined above, the Manager must possess, develop in and meet the following competencies: Child Growth and Development, Technology, Program Planning and Evaluation, Professional Development, Performance Management, Communication and Leadership.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on childcare teaching experience
• Bachelor's Degree with specialization in education, administration, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Secure required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
• Must maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR AED certifications and active PINJ registry within 30 days of hire (PINJ -The New Jersey Registry for early childhood professionals serving children birth through age thirteen).

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!