Amity Foundation
Director-Daycare -Dreamcatcher
Amity Foundation, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Director of the Daycare. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
The Director manages day to day operations of the Center and establishes and sustains a positive learning
environment for children. The Director oversees the coordination of education programs that comply with local and federal regulations. Manages and supports staff, ensures that the Center is maintained, manages the center's finances. The Director will have experience in managing all aspects of a daycare center, as well as strong leadership skills. Friendly demeanor, have a love for children, and can create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and tea
Full-Time
Exempt
Hourly Range:
Tuscon, AZ. 85749
What You Will Do:
· Early childhood development experience is a plus
• Ensure a safe, happy, and learning environment.
• Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with state regulations
• Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
• Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures, communicate and meet
with parent's regarding their children and the center's policies.
• Ensure that the center remains profitable
Interview, hire and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies.
Required:
• Must be 21 years old or older PLUS one of the following:
• High school diploma or GED with 60 hours ECE* (Early Childhood Training) & an additional 12 hours of training in program
administration, planning, development or management and 24 months experience.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in ECE*/closely related field and 6-months experience.
• Total of 24-hour credits with 6 credits in ECE*Ans 18 months experience
• NAC/CDA/CCP/CPC And 18 months experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 6 college credits in ECE &24 months experience.
• Early childhood development experience is a plus
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE*/closely related field and 3 months experience
Certifications or Licenses:
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB Test and or results
Skills/Abilities:
• Licensure is required
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Friendly and approachable demeanor
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times.
Certifications or Licenses:
· Required: Valid Driver License
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About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
The Director manages day to day operations of the Center and establishes and sustains a positive learning
environment for children. The Director oversees the coordination of education programs that comply with local and federal regulations. Manages and supports staff, ensures that the Center is maintained, manages the center's finances. The Director will have experience in managing all aspects of a daycare center, as well as strong leadership skills. Friendly demeanor, have a love for children, and can create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and tea
Full-Time
Exempt
Hourly Range:
Tuscon, AZ. 85749
What You Will Do:
· Early childhood development experience is a plus
• Ensure a safe, happy, and learning environment.
• Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with state regulations
• Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
• Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures, communicate and meet
with parent's regarding their children and the center's policies.
• Ensure that the center remains profitable
Interview, hire and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies.
Required:
• Must be 21 years old or older PLUS one of the following:
• High school diploma or GED with 60 hours ECE* (Early Childhood Training) & an additional 12 hours of training in program
administration, planning, development or management and 24 months experience.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in ECE*/closely related field and 6-months experience.
• Total of 24-hour credits with 6 credits in ECE*Ans 18 months experience
• NAC/CDA/CCP/CPC And 18 months experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 6 college credits in ECE &24 months experience.
• Early childhood development experience is a plus
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE*/closely related field and 3 months experience
Certifications or Licenses:
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB Test and or results
Skills/Abilities:
• Licensure is required
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Friendly and approachable demeanor
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times.
Certifications or Licenses:
· Required: Valid Driver License
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