Director of Child Care Center

Job Overview

Are you passionate about world class development of children? Do you believe that a strong community is essential for the future of our youth? Is your mission to help provide children an inclusive and innovative environment where they are encouraged to develop their potential as individuals? If so, then you may be among the qualified candidates we consider for the full-time position of Director of the Childcare Center at the Marita Theisen Childcare Center at Steeple Square.

Steeple Square is a collaborative, inclusive center, providing a hub for social life and community support in the downtown Dubuque area. The Center serves as an agent for positive change and a catalyst for restoring lives, neighborhood empowerment and community vibrancy. The Marita Theisen Childcare Center is owned and operated by Steeple Square, a non-profit Community Center.

Serving children, ages 6 (six) weeks through pre-school, the childcare Ccenter offers features such as a gross motor skills room for infants and toddlers; STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for 4-year-olds; an outdoor fenced-in newly remodeled playground area; accessibility; security; passthrough drop-off areas and many more leading attributes in childcare facilities.

The qualified individual selected for this position will oversee the operations (compliance, budget, curriculum, policies, staffing and safety/cleanliness) of our childcare center ensuring the children are given a safe, happy and educational environment. Reporting to the president of the board of directors, he/she will be self-motivated, maintain professional integrity; demonstrate a high level of accountability; and offer visibility, dependability and accessibility to all staff, clients and the community.

The ideal candidate shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with children in a teaching position or administering child care, preferably holding an associates or bachelor’s degree in early childcare or education. A combination of experience and/or education shall be considered. This individual must also hold (or secure) all required certifications (i.e., CPR, first aid, mandatory reporting, etc.), a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a background check.

If you meet the minimum qualifications previously listed, please consider applying if you also:

• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and ethics
• Practice effective organization, time management and delegation techniques
• Maintain current knowledge of child development trends and techniques

Salary starts at $40,000 a year and is negotiable based on experience.