**Position Title: Director of Tiny Tornadoes Daycare in Oakes, ND

Purpose of Position: Under the supervision of the Tiny Tornadoes Board of Directors, this position oversees the operations of all the Tiny Tornadoes Daycareday-to-day operations.

Supervision of: Tiny Tornadoes employees, which may include: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Part-Time Staff, Substitutes, Volunteers, Cooks, and Custodial personnel.

Qualifications: Required Educations, Certifications, Experience:

1. Satisfy the minimum qualifications of a child care director/supervisor in accordance with the North Dakota State Law via *ONE the following: *
   • early childhood, elementary, or child development education
   • any associates degree with childcare training
   • or a high school diploma or high school equivalency with at least one year of experience in a child care or similar setting; with two parent referrals
2. Pass Criminal Background Check
3. Successfully complete any needed childcare-related training
4. CPR Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant with AED certification.
5. First Aid Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities: Skills

1. Positive, effective, calm and professional communication- verbally and written - with staff members, children and parents - tailoring the communication style to the appropriate audience.
2. The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
3. Excellent customer service skills.
4. The ability to attract, retain, lead and motivate quality staff.
5. Self-motivated.
6. Resourceful.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Time management skills.
9. Maintain confidential information.
10. Manage multiple projects at one time.
11. Positively facilitate change.
12. Confidence to handle difficult situations.
13. Make independent decisions.
14. Experience in supervising staff: Providing feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
15. Proficient use of computers with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
16. Experience in effectively creating and managing a budget.

• Responsibilities:*

1. Oversees Tiny Tornadoes Daycare and assures that the following requirements are being met:

Plans, implements and supervises the day-to-day operations Tiny Tornadoes Daycare

Maintains program spaces that are stimulating, developmentally appropriate and in an orderly manner.

Develops and implements a high-quality, age-appropriate program curriculum.

Purchases program supplies, equipment and materials.

Operates program in conformity to state/county licensing and agency regulations.

Maintains and monitors program enrollments.

Conducts program tours

Maintains accurate and complete records required by state/county licensing, food programs, and Child Care Assistance.

Plans and conducts parent involvement events.

Provide childcare within classrooms as needed to be in ratio.