Director of Child Development

Benevilla - We’re on a Mission to Enrich Lives!

Come be a part of an exciting work Environment that has been enriching the lives of West Valley residents by serving older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and the families who care for them since 1981.

Director of Child Development

Location: Wirtzie’s Surprise, AZ

Available Shift: FT 40 hrs – Monday through Friday- Salary/Exempt $58,650.00 py

What will you be doing?

The director is responsible for the oversight and management of Wirtzie’s Child Development Center. Key responsibilities include affirming the organization’s values; establishing goals, standards, and performance measures; and ensuring high-quality programs are delivered in a caring, cost-effective, and efficient manner. The director will develop strategies to achieve and maintain full enrollment capacity.

What qualifications do you need? Able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to the Peoria/Sun City/Surprise, AZ area before starting work. (No Relocation Assistance)

• Bachelor’s Degree in higher or early childhood education/child development,
• or- a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, with 12 college credits (semester hours) in early childhood education/child development; and 6 college credits (semester hours) in business administration/program management;
• or- 9 CEUs in business administration/program management; or a state-approved Director/Administrator Credential;
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the administration of an early childhood program, PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of teaching in an early care and education classroom.
• Possess or able to receive *Fingerprint Clearance Card, *CPR, *Negative TB/Chest X-Ray, *Article 9 Certification *Food Handler’s Certification (*Benevilla will assist with the costs to obtain)
  
  

Benefits You May Be Eligible For

• Child Care Discount.
• Health Insurance(Medical/Dental/Vision, more).
• 9 Paid Company Holidays plus 1 Float Holiday.
• Company assistance with the costs of Fingerprint Clearance Card/CPR-First Aid/TB-CHEST XRAY/Article 9.
• Career Development/Scholarships.
• Tuition Assistance.
• $100 Employee Referral Bonus.
• Paid Time Off.
• Annual Review with a pay increase.
• Retirement Plan (potential for Employer Match) .
• Employee Discount for our Better at Benevilla Wellness program at BeneFitness Adaptive Gym.
  
  

Benevilla is an equal-opportunity employer

About Benevilla

MissionBenevilla. Enriching Lives.VisionA better quality of life for everyone at every age. What We DoStarted by and for our community in 1981, Benevilla enriches lives of West Valley residents by serving older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and the families who care for them. Employee MottoCaring for you the way we would care for our loved ones.