Director for an Educational Based Day-care/Preschool, Kaibab Learning

Live and Work Inside Grand Canyon National Park! Walk or bike to work!
Abundant recreation opportunities and unparalleled scenic beauty abound!
Competitive salary package includes housing, childcare, sick leave and
outstanding vacation benefits!

Position:
Director for an Educational Based Day-care/Preschool, Kaibab Learning
Center, Inc
http://kaibablearningcenter.blogspot.com/

Job Description:
Kaibab Learning Center, an educational-based childcare facility, is seeking
a creative, friendly, enthusiastic individual to facilitate growth,
maintain high standards of quality, and oversee daily operations for the
Kaibab Learning Center.  This person is responsible for directing all
processes, procedures, and programming, which include, but are not limited
to:  upholding the center’s vision, mission, and philosophy; implementing
programs that meet the needs of young children at different ages and
developmental levels; hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating all
personnel; overseeing all aspects of enrollment procedures; and devising
and implementing strategies to reach and maintain maximum child care
participation levels, including application and administration of grants.

In addition, the individual is responsible for all aspects of business
pertaining to the center including book keeping, payroll, advertising, and
recruiting, and must have a strong background in the education of young
children, including working knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum.
Montessori experience preferred.
Required Skills:


     ·      Minimum, an Associates Degree in Early Childhood
     Education, or Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field.


     ·      Must have at least six (6) hours of child development
     education or related field (nursing, psychology, elementary
     education, social work involving children, etc.)  OR 30 hours of
     documented seminars and or lectures.


     ·      One year of verifiable experience in a licensed childcare
     setting.


     ·      Must posses a current Fingerprint Clearance Card and notarized
     Criminal History Affidavit.


     ·      Must be willing to submit to a Mantoux TB test and provide a
     negative test result.


     ·      Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen.


     ·      Provide two (2) written professional and two (2) written
     character references.


     ·      Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel.


     ·      Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.


Job Location:
Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, AZ
The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, located in Northwest Arizona,
is approximately 60 miles north of Williams, and 85 miles Northwest of
Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Grand Canyon Village has many
amenities including the only  K-12 public school inside a National Park, a
day-care center, post office, general store,
banking facilities, churches, a recreation center, a clinic with resident
physicians and several restaurants. The park community consists of some
2,000 people, including employees of the National Park Service,
concessionaires and their family members.

Position Type:
Full-Time
Must appear in person for the interview.

For detailed job description and further information, contact:
Sandi Chapman
Chairman, Kaibab Learning Center Board of Directors
928-606-7741

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
skpchapman@gmail.com or fax to: Attn. Sandi Chapman @ 928-638-3047
This position is open until April 14th.  The Kaibab Learning Center is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.