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Working As A Site Director

Performing Administrative Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Deal with People
Make Decisions
$55,630
Average Salary

What Does A Site Director Do

A Site Director is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of an afterschool program. They ensure that programs operate safely and according to the quality standards established by the organization.

How To Become A Site Director

A college degree and experience in early childhood education is typically required to become a preschool and childcare center director. Some states or employers require preschool and childcare center directors to have a nationally recognized credential, such as the Child Development Associate (CDA).

Education

Most states require preschool and childcare center directors to have at least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. These degree programs teach students about child development, provide strategies for teaching young children, and discuss how to observe and document children’s progress. Employers may prefer candidates who have a degree, or at least some postsecondary coursework, in early childhood education.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Most states require preschool and childcare center directors to have experience in early childhood education. The amount of experience required varies by state.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Many states require childcare centers, including those in private homes, to be licensed. To qualify for licensure, staff must pass a background check, have a complete record of immunizations, and meet a minimum training requirement. Some states require staff to have certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

Some states and employers require preschool and childcare center directors to have a nationally recognized credential. Most often, states require the CDA credential offered by the Council for Professional Recognition. Obtaining the CDA credential requires coursework, experience in the field, and being observed while working with children. The credential is valid for 3 years and requires renewal.

Some states recognize the Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) designation offered by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation. Some of the requirements for obtaining the CCP are that the candidate must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, have experience in the field, take courses in early childhood education, and pass an exam. The CCP accreditation requires renewal every 2 years through the CCP maintenance process.

Important Qualities

Business skills. Preschool and childcare center directors manage childcare centers and need to be able to operate the business effectively.

Communication skills. Preschool and childcare center directors need to inform parents and staff about the progress of the children. They need good writing and speaking skills to convey this information successfully.

Interpersonal skills. Preschool and childcare center directors must be able to develop good relationships with parents, children, and staff.

Leadership skills. Preschool and childcare center directors supervise staff, so they need good leadership skills to inspire staff to work diligently. They also must enforce rules and regulations.

Organizational skills. Directors need to maintain clear records about children and staff. In addition, they must be able to multitask when several people or situations require their attention.

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Site Director Career Paths

Site Director

Center Director

Area Director

8 Yearsyrs

Director Of Admissions

Preschool Teacher

Program Director

Chief Executive Officer

8 Yearsyrs

Senior Director

Chief Marketing Officer

10 Yearsyrs

Program Manager

Chief Operating Officer

11 Yearsyrs

Human Resources Coordinator

Director Of Human Resources

10 Yearsyrs

Preschool Teacher

Director Of Preschool

7 Yearsyrs

General Manager

Director Of Sales

10 Yearsyrs

Special Education Teacher

Director Of Special Education

12 Yearsyrs

Pre-K Teacher

Director Of Teacher Education

5 Yearsyrs

General Manager

Food Service Director

Program Manager

Service Director

Program Director

Center Director

Career Coordinator

Average Length of Employment

Director Of Preschool 4.1 years
Child Care Director 4.1 years
Child Care Center Director 4.0 years
District Director 3.9 years
Service Director 3.8 years
Director Community Programs 3.8 years
Director 3.7 years
Area Director 3.7 years
School Director 3.6 years
Center Director 3.5 years
Recreation Director 3.3 years
Branch Director 3.3 years
Unit Director 3.1 years
Day Care Director 3.1 years
Site Director 3.0 years
Director Of After School Program 2.9 years
Assistant Program Director 2.8 years
Co-Director 2.7 years
Recreational Programs Director 2.7 years
Recreation Coordinator 2.5 years
Camp Director 2.5 years
Site Coordinator 2.3 years
Assistant Center Director 2.2 years
Summer Camp Director 2.2 years
Assistant Site Director 2.2 years
Assistant Camp Director 1.9 years
Assistant Site-Supervisor 1.9 years

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Site Director Demographics

Gender

Female
65.3%
Male
32.6%
Unknown
2.0%

Ethnicity

White
79.8%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Asian
6.6%
Unknown
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
68.7%
French
6.6%
German
4.2%
Chinese
3.5%
Italian
2.7%
Japanese
2.7%
Korean
1.5%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Hindi
1.2%
Mandarin
1.2%
Russian
1.2%
Arabic
1.2%
Cantonese
0.8%
Tagalog
0.8%
Portuguese
0.8%
Gujarati
0.4%
Igbo
0.4%
Albanian
0.4%
Serbian
0.4%
Croatian
0.4%

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Site Director Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
16.9%
Liberty University
9.3%
Grand Canyon University
8.8%
Middle Tennessee State University
6.3%
Ashford University
6.2%
Capella University
5.3%
Walden University
4.2%
Sam Houston State University
4.0%
Southern New Hampshire University
3.7%
New York University
3.7%
Michigan State University
3.5%
University of Texas at Arlington
3.5%
Tennessee State University
3.5%
University of Central Florida
3.3%
Temple University
3.2%
University of Houston
3.0%
University of West Florida
3.0%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
3.0%
Troy University
2.8%
University of North Texas
2.8%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
42.1%
Masters
26.1%
Other
17.7%
Associate
7.7%
Certificate
3.2%
Doctorate
2.5%
Diploma
0.4%
License
0.3%

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Real Site Director Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Medical Site Director	Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel	Milton, MA	Feb 01, 2014	$250,000
Medical Site Director	Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel	Milton, MA	Feb 01, 2011	$195,000
Project Site Director	Sofidel America Corp.	Haines City, FL	Sep 15, 2016	$187,888
Hospitalist Physician/Site Director	Hosp. Med. Physicians of Prince George's CTY, P.C.	Laurel, MD	Dec 01, 2009	$187,830
Site Director	Sitel Operating Corporation	Starkville, MS	Dec 19, 2014	$117,000 - $120,000
Site Director	TRG Customer Solutions, Inc.	Hampton, VA	Jan 06, 2015	$115,918
Site Director	TRG Customer Solutions, Inc.	Hampton, VA	Oct 01, 2012	$109,075 - $110,000
Site Director of Continuing Education	Research Foundation of Cuny	New York, NY	Apr 30, 2012	$75,900
Site Director of Continuing Education	Research Foundation of Cuny	New York, NY	Jul 31, 2009	$75,075
Rome Campus Site Director/Italian Instructor	Walsh University	North Canton, OH	Jan 07, 2016	$63,517
Rome Site Director/Italian Instructor	Walsh University	North Canton, OH	Jul 01, 2013	$61,412
Educational/Site Director	Union Settlement Association	New York, NY	Sep 01, 2015	$55,000
After-School Site Director	Manhattan Youth Community Center	New York, NY	Jan 07, 2012	$50,151
After-School Site Director	Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc.	New York, NY	Jan 07, 2012	$50,151

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Top Skills for A Site Director

Top Site Director Skills

Child Care
Curriculum
Direct Supervision

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Assisted Child Care Director in organizing and overseeing YMCA After School Day Care/Camp and Summer Camp.
Designed an after school curriculum for Elementary aged students.
Direct supervision of a core team of 4 employees and indirect supervision of an additional 38 employees.
Create monthly newsletters, maintain clean safe environment, keep records and attendance.
Created weekly lesson plans, set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations.