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Child Care Center Director

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Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

HCS - SACC

The purpose of this classification is to direct activities involving supervision and instruction of students enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program.

Responsibilities

  • Acts in a professional, respectful, courteous, and caring manner at all times.
  • Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders.
  • Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Supervises daily operations, program activities, and staff activities; oversees provision of supervised care, monitoring of children's activities, and provision of a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program before school, after school, during summer vacation, or at other scheduled times.
  • Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors areas occupied by children and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of students, employees, and other individuals; removes any hazards from child care environment; ensures proper disposal of biohazardous materials; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
  • Plans, coordinates, conducts, and/or participates in various indoor/outdoor activities for children appropriate to each age group.
  • Provides care and activities for students needing special accommodations with appropriate adaptations.
  • Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
  • Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children; determines need to call emergency personnel; dispenses required medication as directed and completes medication logs; notifies parents and supervisor of injuries/illnesses; completes accident reports as required.
  • Makes on the spot decisions regarding the safety and well-being of children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program. Communicates and disseminates essential information to staff members, parents, and children; prepares and distributes parent newsletter.
  • Conducts or coordinates training activities; orients new personnel to program's philosophy and provides leadership; ensures compliance with State Department of Education standards for inservice training; maintains records of current CPR and First Aid certifications for staff members.
  • Performs administrative functions; maintains daily attendance records; oversees collection of fees; may prepare and deliver bank deposits; reviews timesheets and submits payroll sheets for payment; completes payroll reports and financial reports; generates and distributes forms/reports; provides budgetary input.
  • Processes various documentation associated with child care activities; maintains accounts of parents enrolled in the program; collects fees and issues receipts for child care services; reconciles bank deposits.
  • Monitors inventory levels of supplies and food items and initiates requests for new/replacement items; plans snack menu; may purchase supplies; forward receipts to Child Care Office.
  • Oversees resolution of behavioral management issues; ensures disciplinary issues are handled in a fair, equal, and respectful manner; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, excessive noise, fighting, or other problems; mediates disputes between individuals/groups; administers discipline in accordance with established procedures; reports problems and prepares behavior reports or incident reports as appropriate.
  • Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
  • Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
  • Attends work and arrives to work on time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Travels to other school locations as directed by area supervisors based on staffing needs and efficient operation of Child Care Program.
  • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and the Code of Professional Conduct Board Policy.
  • Attends required training and meetings as needed.
  • Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
  • Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks.
  • Performs opening and closing procedures.
  • Provides assistance to other employees and site locations as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • College level coursework or vocational training in early education, child psychology, business administration, or related fields preferred.
  • One year of experience in child care or early childhood education; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification.


Skills/Qualifications:
  • Ability to develop and maintain a positive relationship with supervisors, principal, employees, children, parents, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to use approved disciplinary strategies when a child's (or children) behavior is not appropriate.
  • Ability to assess a situation and use good judgment to resolve situations.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.


Compensation:
$21.00/hour

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
Website
Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US

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