Let’s have a look at a detailed brief at where a Childcare Project Manager would work, what they do, and what certifications they need.
Where do the early childhood education program managers work point by point alphabetically?
-A variety of private and public parent cooperatives
-A variety of private and public or preschools
-A range of kindergartens (usually part of elementary schools)
-A variety of High Scope schools
-A variety of public and private after-school enrichment programs
-A variety of public and private Universities
– Childcare Project Manager for the children of employees which operate on the business premises of some very loyal to their staff, companies
-Democratic free schools in your area
-Family child care homes
-If there are any, then any of the Montessori schools
-If there are any, then any of the Reggio Emilia schools
-If there are any, then any of the Waldorf schools
-NGOs or Nonprofit organizations (like the YMCA or the YWCA)
-One of the many government agencies and other Head Starts
-One of the many private and public daycare centers
-Private and public recreation centers
-Private and public early childhood programs or other hospitals with child care centers
Most child care and or daycare centers in your area have an early childhood program running for their neighborhoods. Some companies or businesses have some sort of childcare facility on their grounds, as an incentive for their staff or as an employee retention program. There are also Montessori or Waldorf schools that have special educational philosophies and policies implemented to create a better learning environment for the pupils.
What do early childhood education program managers do?
Day-to-day responsibilities of any education program manager for early childhood may include the following listed alphabetically:
-All financial affairs are monitored to keep everything running smooth
-Conflict resolution when it comes to problems between parents and staff
–Daily overseeing of all programs run and the staff who are active in these programs
Making sure all staff members get trained and or special professional developments skills and tools are provided
-Making sure the physical and mental environment is in excellent condition for the entire facility
-Parental meetings are setup regularly
-Setting up the budgets and plans to run effectively as a unit
-The establishment and enforcing of all policies relating to the programs for early childhood
-The daily supervision of all teachers and caregivers
-The task of leading, directing and even hiring of staff for the programs required at the facility
Requirements in education and certification
Although many employers of the upper echelons of education facilities for early education, expects to employ managers with a doctorate or masters in some form of the educationally related fields, the lesser bachelor’s degree is also acceptable but with at least five years related work experience.