Nursery-Type Certified Childcare Center Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Oversees the operation and management of nursery-type certified childcare centers, handling everything from formulating childcare policies to staff, parent, and administrative correspondence.
Description
The nursery-type certified childcare center director serves as the facility head of a certified childcare center that incorporates kindergarten educational elements while maintaining nursery functions, and is responsible for all aspects of the center's operations and management. Specifically, this includes formulating childcare policies and curricula, recruiting, evaluating, and training staff, managing children's safety, hygiene, and health, budget and equipment management, administrative procedures, and coordination with relevant organizations—a wide range of duties.
Additionally, parent correspondence and community collaboration are important roles. Building trust through parent interviews and explanatory meetings, and establishing cooperative systems with regional events, other facilities, and administrative agencies. There is a responsibility to strictly comply with laws and regulations and maintain quality control to provide children with a safe and high-quality childcare environment.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates and work-style reforms, there is growing demand for quality and operational efficiency in certified childcare centers, and nursery-type certified childcare center directors who combine managerial perspectives with specialized knowledge will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Has empathy / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / On-site / Parent correspondence / Permanent position / Take-home work
Career Path
Childcare worker → Chief childcare worker → Deputy director → Nursery-type certified childcare center director → Childcare consultant
Required Skills
Budget management / Child Welfare Act knowledge / Childcare curriculum development / Facility management / Safety and health management / Staff management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To collaborate with staff, parents, and administrative bodies. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead the formulation of center policies and improvement proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | To formulate and manage childcare plans and operational schedules. |
| Problem Solving | To address sudden troubles and interpersonal issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | To perform tasks while dealing with various stakeholders. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare worker qualification
- Kindergarten teacher license
- Social welfare chief appointment qualification
Aliases
- Certified Childcare Center Director
- Childcare Center Director
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