The Warroad Community Childcare Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Director to
lead our team and support our mission of providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching
environment for local children. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on
families, staff, and the future of our community.

The Director will be responsible for the high-level operations of the center which includes
coordinating the planning, development, and management of the center to ensure the
highest quality care services are provided to meet and exceed the standards of compliance
with all licensing and board policy. The Director will execute quality management of the
center by upholding the highest health, safety, and cleanliness standards to offer a loving,
supportive environment for students, families, community, and staff. The Director possesses
effective communication skills in mentoring, leading, training, and correcting performance
concerns of all staff and volunteers. Specific duties are as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Program policy development, knowledge, and enforcement
• Work with Board of Directors to create/update all policies, forms, and parent
handbook
• Provide leadership to all center staff/volunteers
o Internal training of staff in policies and procedures
o Ensure compliance with staff policies, procedures, and staff performance
o Ensure compliance of all local, MN center licensing guidelines, and MDH food
service requirements
o Supervision of classroom structure, daily schedule, work attendance, leave
requests, and staff interactions with children and parents
o Work closely with the teaching staff to develop or identify an appropriate
curriculum that meets the needs of MN state licensing, Parent Aware, and the
families we serve. Work closely with the teaching staff to develop or identify an
appropriate child assessment program that meets the needs of MN state
licensing, Parent Aware and the families we serve.
o Assist with student behavior guidance
o Maintain Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Aide records – ensure proper licensing
and qualifications
• Create and monitor a budget, work with the Board of Directors to approve
expenditure and additional funding sources. Work with the Board of Directors to
identify additional fundraising strategies.
• Seek out grant opportunities for programs and writing of grants for these programs.
• Enrollment management and communication related to new inquiries
o Management of student waiting lists, in cooperation with Leadership Team and
Lead Teachers
• Event coordination and enrichment program coordination, in cooperation with staff
• Identify communication tools for teachers/parents to build positive relationships
• Meet with parents and teachers to address any developmental concerns and
progress, including addressing any learning or behavioral issues
• Media and marketing communication, including website and social media
development and maintenance
• Facility management, including monitoring and acquisition of supplies, monitoring
the health and safety of the facility and equipment, facility improvement to remove
safety hazards, schedule and coordinate monthly inspections and required drills, and
maximize use of space
• Manage the food program requirements as outlined by the state
• Intergenerational Learning program development, planning, and scheduling
• Includes training staff on the execution and delivery of food to children at the center
• Staff acquisition, including advertising, interviewing, hiring, and training of staff
• Completion of MN licensing required background checks, including fingerprints and
photographs
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• License from the Minnesota Department of Education for Early Childhood OR
Elementary Education with a kindergarten endorsement
• Enroll in “Develop: The Minnesota Quality Improvement & Registry Tool” to complete
required Professional Development and Trainings
• Have hours of paid or unpaid staff supervision experience

WORK SCHEDULE:
The Director position is a full-time leadership role that generally follows the Center’s
operating schedule. The Director is expected to maintain flexibility in work hours to
effectively support staff, families, Board activities, and operational needs. Hours may vary
periodically based on the needs of the organization.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
Based upon education, performance and experience.