Childcare Director - Brunswick

Start Date: June 21, 2024 | End Date: December 18, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Brunswick seeks candidates for a Full Time Child Care Director position.  

The ideal candidate will have proven and demonstrated supervisory skills caring for young children and a strong leadership background. Additional requirements include passion for children, understanding and supporting the development of young children, and working in a team environment. Responsibilities for this position include planning, organizing, and implementing the day-to-day aspects of the Child Care program, spaces, supervising participants & leading a team of full time and part time teachers. The individual will assist with State Child Care licensing, program policies and procedures, budgets, staff reviews, curriculum development and parent interactions. This position will actively work in the classroom daily assisting Lead Teachers, training staff, assessing children, planning monthly curriculum, organizing daily activities, maintaining a clean and safe classroom, daily communications with parents through apps like Tadpoles, and ensuring the safety of children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old.

This position will involve a Monday thru Friday 40-hour work week with shifts that could range from early morning to early evening, based on scheduling demands. This position will pay $21-$24 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants must be, or able to obtain, Level 7 on Maine Roads to Quality. 

This position is a regular full-time non-exempt position and is contingent upon the successful continuation of the Child Care Program. This position is eligible for accrual of vacation, sick leave, holidays, and an excellent benefit package including options for health, dental and/or life insurances, short-term disability, and retirement plan choices. 

TO APPLY:  Submit a Town of Brunswick employment application, cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources Dept
85 Union Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
HR@brunswickme.org

Employment applications are required from all applicants and are available, along with the job description, at the Human Resources Office, 85 Union Street, Brunswick, or at www.brunswickme.org. 

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Brunswick considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.