Child Life Program Director manages and directs pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Evaluates programs and recommends changes to improve care for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Program Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Child Life Program Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Child Life Program Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director position is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to help build a program from the ground up with support from an enthusiastic, supportive Board. The Director will oversee the daily operations and program administration of the LSCC and manage a staff of four full time educators, two part-time staff and substitutes. This role is 40% program administration and 60% teacher. Experience with both is preferred.
The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and works and leads in a collaborative manner. The LSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and marital, veteran, or disability status. All employees are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Start up tasks will include but not be limited to: developing the center’s core curriculum, helping with the recruitment process for new staff members, assisting with developing policies and procedures for the center, creating an emergency plan and determining classroom supply and educational material needs.
Daily tasks will include but not be limited to: maintaining enrollment and attendance reporting for Vermont’s state financial assistant program, assuring supplies are stocked and available for each classroom each day, general supervisory duties for staff members, and five hours of direct care.
Lastly, it is the goal of the LSCC Board for our center to earn at least four STARS from the State of Vermont, to become a quality rated center as soon as possible. The guidance and expertise of the Director is paramount to success.