Director: Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

1. Maintain, at all times, high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.  
2. Supervise all staff members of the Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, including substitute staff.  
3. Oversee hiring process and orientation for all new staff.  
4. Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff.  
5. Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to assure that the center adheres to the budget.  
6. Ensure that the program is cost effective and funds are managed prudently.  
7. Oversee the day-to-day functions of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center and manage staff.  
8. Develop, implement and update policies and procedures for the operation of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center.  
9. Assure consistent compliance with all Illinois DCFS rules and regulations, including maintenance of annual fire, health and other inspections.  
10. Coordinate the annual licensing of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center with DCFS.  
11. Oversee the maintenance of files according to DCFS requirements.  
12. Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.  
13. Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center to interested parties.  
14. Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry and maintain records of staff. 
15. Set up, ensure maintain records of Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff meeting annual in service requirements of 15 hours per year.  
16. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.  
17. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.  
18. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.  
19. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.  
20. Oversee the training and professional development of all Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff.  
21. Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.  
22. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.  
23. Represent the center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner at all times.  
24. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.  
25. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.  
26. Communicate effectively with staff, students and their families.  
27. Perform any and all duties as assigned.  
28. Successfully advances Hospital Foundation initiatives.