Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

11/22/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129151

Position Title

Director of Child Care

Department this Position Reports to

Campus Services

Hiring Range Minimum

$84,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$100,000

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Director of Child Care is responsible for the overall operation of the Dartmouth College Child Care Center, including meeting the needs of children and families, program and curriculum, enrollment, staff hiring and supervision, and physical plant. The Director of Child Care leads the center staff in creating a warm, caring, and safe early care and education environment. The position also provides senior management strategic advice about the Dartmouth College Child Care initiative.

Description

Working at the Dartmouth College Childcare Center has several benefits, ranging from the careful design of our facilities to joining a friendly team and exceptional benefits and compensation packages. The Dartmouth College Childcare Center has ample outdoor spaces (multiple playgrounds, access to walking trails, and offers walks through quiet neighborhoods) as well as large indoor play spaces.
We have a very low child-to-teacher ratio and teachers are grouped into teaching teams of three and have autonomy over their curriculum.
Consider joining this amazing group in the heart of the Upper Valley!

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or substantial coursework in early childhood education or a related field plus nine credits in business administration or a state credential in education administration is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in early childhood education or childcare program management, including at least five years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver.
• Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present data and program insights to stakeholders.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of childcare management.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Talent Acquisition

Department Contact Phone Number

jobs@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Joshua Keniston, SVP Capital Planning and Operations

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76715

Key Accountabilities

Description

Leadership and Operations

• Oversees center-wide staffing patterns and ensures proper child/teacher ratios.
• Ensures center operations comply with the New Hampshire Child Care Licensing rules.
• Develops and regularly reviews policies and procedures and communicates these to Center staff.
• Oversees the data management and record-keeping functions of the office.
• Monitors the maintenance of the facility and grounds of the center.
• Makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the center’s budget, staffing, and resources to ensure high standards of care and education.
• Leads the recruitment, development, and retention of childcare staff, ensuring ongoing professional development and adherence to best practices in early childhood education.
• Establishes, monitors, and assesses childcare policies and procedures that promote a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for children.
• Assists Executive Director in any childcare model review efforts, including review of the DCCC financial model and potential expansion efforts.

Percentage Of Time

40

Description

Classroom and Curriculum

• Directs enrollment and classroom composition.
• Consults with and supports school district learning specialists/early intervention workers regarding developmental concerns about children.
• Oversees developing and implementing the center’s curriculum and early education program.
• Oversees and implements the Center’s child observation and assessment system.
• Overseas and evaluates classrooms and acts as a resource to teaching teams.
• Works with teaching staff to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.

Percentage Of Time

30

Description

Family and Community Relations

• Designs and oversees the orientation of new children and their families.
• Consults with and supports families as needed, responding to family concerns and suggestions.
• Arranges and conducts parent meetings, educational opportunities, and other events.
• Encourages families and other community members’ participation in the Center.
• Serves as a point of contact for the Center, requiring knowledge of center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good community relations with the Town, State, and school districts.
• Works with office staff to create and publish the newsletter and website.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervises, interviews, hires, disciplines, and evaluates performance and ongoing development of regular and temporary staff, delegating as necessary and appropriate.
• Designs, oversees and conducts orientation of new staff.
• Designs and implements a comprehensive in-service staff training program.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
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   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)
2. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Please provide an overview of your leadership experience in a few sentences. Include the size of the team(s) you oversaw, the level of autonomy in your role, experience working with multiple stakeholders, and years of experience in a leadership capacity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * In a few sentences please explain how many years of experience you have in early childhood education. Please list any notable coursework, certifications, state credentialing you have received in early childhood education or education administration.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * Please share your experience creating and executing early childhood programs in a few sentences. Include your process for developing and evaluating the curriculum of the program and the teachers/classrooms of the program.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1