Overview:
Gold Creek Child Development Center seeks a dedicated Executive Director to lead its early childhood center in Juneau, Alaska. Gold Creek is fully accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is federally-sponsored, operating in the Juneau federal building. At Gold Creek, we believe all children deserve to be loved, respected, and appreciated. We value each child as an important and capable individual and strive to create developmentally appropriate environments that stimulate children's curiosity while allowing children to learn through self-chosen play.
For more information about Gold Creek and to find the complete job description, please visit:
https://www.goldcreekchilddevelopment.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
Gold Creek’s Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and manages the daily operations, along with the Assistant Director, of Gold Creek. To continue Gold Creek’s success and improve the education and services it provides its children and families, the Executive Director will:
● Operate an efficient, organized, and high-quality child development center.
● Manage a dedicated and caring staff.
● Communicate and work effectively with the Gold Creek community.
● Communicate and work effectively with the Board of Directors.
● Supervise Gold Creek’s business and financial affairs.
● Communicate and work effectively with representative(s) of the General Services Administration (GSA).
● Maintain accreditation and general compliance.
Qualifications, experience and qualities:
● Meet or be willing to obtain NAEYC qualifications for a director/program administrator, including having a bachelor’s degree in: (1) early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education; or (2) another major with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education; or (3) state public school certification to practice as a teacher for children from birth to eight years old. In addition, the Executive Director must have or be willing to obtain 9 higher education credit hours in business and program administration.
● Meet or be willing to obtain all requirements under Alaska law. See 7 A.A.C. § 57.300 (Qualifications of an Administrator).
● Have or be willing to obtain general knowledge of NAEYC criteria for child care programs and be able to evaluate and implement NAEYC child development curriculum.
● Experience managing staff, including past responsibility for hiring new staff, and reviewing and improving the performance of current staff.
● Have an understanding of child development, the ability to care for children, and the skills to work effectively with children, family members, staff, and community agencies.
● Possess a deep and proven commitment to the success of all children and a strong belief in the potential of every child.
● Be capable of managing Gold Creek’s finances, including grant management.
● Have a demonstrated ability to manage processes, including attention to timelines, due dates, tasks to be completed, and solving problems that arise unexpectedly.
● Be able to relate meaningfully and effectively with children, parents, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
● Possess strong communication and customer service skills.
● Be at least 21 years of age.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Gold Creek provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualifying administrators may earn up to $5,900 yearly in addition to salaried wages from the HEARTS award. Additionally, Gold Creek offers up to a 5% performance-based salary increase. Other benefits include health care benefits, paid annual and sick leave, paid holiday leave (outside of the accrual of paid time off), a childcare discount, and on-site fitness center membership.
You will enjoy a workplace in the heart of downtown Juneau, within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and nature trails. We strive to maintain a friendly work environment and support work/life balance. This position is supported by a dedicated and skilled Board of Directors, an Assistant Director, bookkeeping and accounting professionals, and a loyal and devoted staff of teachers. Gold Creek is known for excellence in early childhood education and is a truly dynamic and exciting work environment. Further training and professional development opportunities, especially for those seeking to fulfill the above mentioned requirements, will be provided. Gold Creek is excited to support the growth and development of the passionate, caring and skilled professional selected for this position.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance