Child Care Administrator (Director)

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is seeking a qualified and mission-driven child care administrator to lead and oversee the operations of our licensed child care program. The child care administrator ensures compliance with all State of Michigan Child Care Licensing regulations while fostering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages toddler through school-age.

Position Details:

• 30 – 40 hours per week with flexibility between 7 am and 6 pm Monday – Friday.
• Reports to the school principal; collaborates closely with staff and families

Child Care Administrator Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules, including maintaining safe and developmentally appropriate environments in all child care rooms.
• Schedule and monitor staffing to ensure daily ratio requirements are consistently met.
• Provide ongoing professional development and support to child care staff.
• Develop, implement, and update program policies, procedures, and handbooks to meet state standards and school expectations.
• Oversee all aspects of safety, supervision, health practices, emergency procedures, and overall care standards.
• Maintain all required records and documentation, including staff files, attendance, training records, and incident reports.
• Ensure all state-required postings and the Licensing Notebook are current and accessible.
• Provide daily oversight of programming while collaborating with lead teachers to maintain a structured, faith-filled environment that supports learning, prayer, and play.
• Offer leadership and guidance to staff, including conducting required annual evaluations in collaboration with the principal.
• Foster open, professional communication with families and maintain a positive, nurturing atmosphere.
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, billing communication, and family updates to ensure smooth program operations.

Position Qualifications:

• (Must meet at least one of the Michigan Licensing Rule R 400.8113 Program Director qualifications)
• Must meet at least one of the Michigan Licensing Rule R 400.8113 Program Director qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
  OR
  Associate degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development + 2 years of experience
  OR
  Montessori credential + 2 years of experience
  OR
  Michigan teaching certificate with child development endorsement / relevant experience
  OR
  High school diploma/GED + 12 semester hours in a child-related field + 480 hours of experience
• Candidate must meet documentation requirements and MiRegistry compliance before hire.
• Preferred experience includes administration or leadership experience in a licensed child care setting, familiarity with MiRegistry, and Michigan Licensing rules
• Strong skills in communication, organization, and collaboration.
• Support of the Catholic faith.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting the growth and development of children in a nurturing setting, we would love to hear from you!

Anyone interested in being considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Jenny Pudelko, principal
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
2510 Richmond NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-453-8229
jpudelko@saparish.com