Director of Childcare Location:Ballinamore, Leitrim, Ireland About the job We are looking for a forward-thinking person, who is passionate about helping to influence and craft the development of both children and Leaders / Assistants. You will be responsible for creating an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive. Our aim is to provide the highest quality childcare in a safe, fun, family focused environment and look forward to watching each child flourish and grow. The position will be located in our new state of the art childcare facility with huge growth opportunities. Role Description: Responsible and accountable for the overall management and performance of a Childcare Facility Responsible for staff recruitment and retention including appraisals, training, coaching and development of staff. Regularly audit and maintain all records and files for students and staff Map out the strategic plans for the future of the facility as it grows and expands to ensure it meets the needs of the community. Direct and support the Operations manager with day to day running of the Facility Conduct classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning Manage relationships with State licensors and conducts facility evaluations Responsible for ensuring accident / incident reporting Conducts monthly emergency safety drills Maintain and update policies and procedures Manage new customer administration and files in compliance with State licensing regulations Responsible for sourcing of funding / grants, as well as fundraising Assistance and review of monthly income and expenditure accounts and revenue filings Requirements / Qualifications: One or more years of leadership/management experience highly preferred Childcare qualification highly preferred Knowledge of State licensing rules and regulations CPR and First Aid Certification highly preferred Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Payroll software Proven track record of leading high-performance teams and strong problem-solving skills Demonstrate strong communication skills For a confidential discussion on the role and organization please contact Chris O Toole Skills: childcare director HR