Child Care Center Director Interview Preparation Guide

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I keep a tickler file of things that need attention and check it frequently. I arrive a little early each day to go over tasks for the day and decide which is most pressing and what other things I can fit in as I go.

No. I have developed into my leadership role thanks to our former ed who was very instrumental in ensuring that her team was exposed to a multitude of leadership training events. She also instilled in us the value of collaborating and partnering with others.

A realist. I see things as they are without a lot of fluff but am able to see the good things and blessings.

I have worked many jobs where time management was a crucial and constant factor. I used to deliver newspapers on a deadline. I had to create and execute the most time-efficient routes possible. Managing evening operations at a childcare center while preparing and serving meals took tremendous time management, but the experiences that fostered within me the most effective time management skills came with working on an assembly line in a manufacturing factory. The units came down the line one after another, and you had to have your task mastered in order to keep up. And the people that truly excelled at the job were those who not only mastered their personal job, but the jobs of those around them as well. If the person in front of you falls behind, it is best to know how to get him or her back on track as quickly as possible.

Yes very much so. I believe in honesty 110%. This is a quality I believe many would mention about me. I've been taught to be trustworthy and abide by that value.

I find it is best to find a way to get on the same team. Ultimately, we both want what is best for the child, so that is our common ground. It depends on the issue of course, but I have found that being kind, respectful and firm have been quite successful.

My greatest wekness is that im very hard on myself. I try to do the best and be the best and I sometimes upset myself or sress myself out if I feel im not bringing enough to the table. I am trying to stop thinking about it so much because with my eork experience if I was that bad or a horrible worker I would have been reprimanded by now.

I graduated high school in 1985, then I went to Santa Monica College to study business and accounting. I stopped a couple classes shy of my associates degree when I was pregnant with my first child.

Creativity, I can usually come up with several ideas for any problem or issue.

Starting a recycling program at the school.

She is a private person but is also part of the group. She cares about the children and co workers. She oversees her class well.

My experience as a leader and mentor to educators qualifies me for the position. I am punctual, loyal, committed, professional and hard working.

I accomplished my certificate 3 in early childhood and my diploma in early childhood while working full time. It was challenging in the sense that I had a huge responsibility in the centre and also alot of work to do outside of the centre.

Pressure is very important to me. Good pressure, such as having a lot of assignments to work on, or an upcoming deadline, helps me to stay motivated and productive. Of course, there are times when too much pressure can lead to stress; however, I am very skilled at balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, which prevents me from feeling stressed often. For example, I once had three large projects due in the same week, which was a lot of pressure. However, because I created a schedule that detailed how I would break down each project into small assignments, I completed all three projects ahead of time, and avoided unnecessary stress.

The safety of every child in our care is paramount. The most important measure that can be taken is open and proper communication. Poor communication instills doubt, fear, and failure. I have many strong ideas on how to optimize our staff and center's communication skills as effectively and efficiently as possible, and even open more methods of communication throughout the day.

By being attuned to children's needs and interest's. I also am aiming to finish my Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood in 2017. Studying and researching also helps keep my teaching techniques new and fresh.

I believe leading a team starts with motivation. I motivate my employees by noticing their efforts and recognizing improvements and achievements. This helps develop a trusting relationship that makes coaching and directing effective.

That would have been interviewing prospective students for an advanced program within the cosmetology school that simulated a real salon environment. Students were chosen for their academic excellence as well as their creative talent and the interview was set up as a practice interview for their first job.

We had a few kids who were struggling with some basics. I offered to have a break out session with them to catch them up, sort of an intensive review of that section of the course. It helped a lot.

When my son came to me with mental health concerns. It was tough for him to talk about but I was patient, asked him questions to get his perspective, and together we decided on a course of action.

The activities that they are involved in are the ones that I see the children get the most out of. Also if the activity is interesting to the child, if they are part of the activity they feel a sense of belonging.

Busy, but respectful. I like for people to get along and not have conflict between team members. I like to have a fair amount of autonomy, I do best when I can self-propel and not be micro-managed.

The most crical skill a director needs to have to run a the center is passion for chldrren their families and people woring for them. To be willing to jump in to help the teachers and other staff members. To be the director you have to be willing to wear the many hats it requires to get the job done. YOu have to know the rule and regs. You have to be confident.

Yes. I make a list of what I need done and put it in the order of importance and check it off one by one.

I ask that my staff rise to the occasion to satisfy the needs of their classroom, the families they serve, and the company as a whole. I will evaluate negatively if any of these criteria suffer, or if a person's attitude is poor.