Hiring Immediately, an energetic individual to grow happiness in our daycare classrooms. Teacher Assistants help to manage a classroom and facilitate educational activities for young children. 

Doodle Bugs! strives to create an environment where you can be happy and grow. Our early education centers are state of the art facilities, equipped with top notch technology to help you be successful.

Salary:
$15.00+ per hour (full-time)
$14.50+ per hour (part-time)

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and weekly paychecks
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends
• 100% employer paid group life insurance policy
• Access to employee discount programs for movie tickets, theme park tickets, Broadway tickets, ski tickets, gift certificates, and more
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental, vision, accident and disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Free enrollment in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes counseling referrals, legal advice, and more
• Opportunity to join NFL Game Day Childcare Provider Team for Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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Hiring Immediately, an energetic team member to grow happiness in our daycare classrooms. Lead Teachers facilitate our BRAVO! curriculum through daily lessons and educational activities.

Doodle Bugs! strives to create an environment where you can be happy and grow. Our early education centers are state of the art facilities, equipped with top notch technology to help you be successful.

Salary:
$18.00+ per hour (CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher)
Plan of study available, please refer to HR for pay scale

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and weekly paychecks
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends
• 100% employer paid group life insurance policy
• Access to employee discount programs for movie tickets, theme park tickets, Broadway tickets, ski tickets, gift certificates, and more
• 65% discount on childcare
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental, vision, accident and disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Free enrollment in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes counseling referrals, legal advice, and more
• Opportunity to join NFL Game Day Childcare Provider Team for Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres

Qualifications (one of the following):

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with 1 year experience caring for children
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field with a plan of study leading to a CDA or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years’ experience caring for children
• Plan of study may be available for candidates currently working towards this requirement.  Unsure if you qualify?  Apply today!

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Regional  Manager
  
Job Summary:
The Regional Manager position serves as the regional leader to Doodle Bugs! locations within a defined geographic area. This role oversees our center management teams, providing strategic leadership to ensure quality programming, financial success, and compliance of all state regulations and Doodle Bugs! standards.
Job Responsibilities:
The essential activities of the Regional Manager include leading the Center management teams through the following responsibilities and any additional tasks, as assigned:
  
Administrative:

• Guides, coaches, trains and develops Center Management to ensure capability of reaching and maintaining assigned goals.
• Accountable for Budgetary and financial goals for region
• Maintains regular communication with Center management teams and home office leaders on matters of importance to Center operations.
• Will manage regional locations when Center Directors are not available.
• Works with the Center Directors to interview, hire and train employees.
• Cultivates positive relationships with district early childhood education leaders, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
• Ensures accurate completion of all required operational tasks by Center leadership teams.
• Ensures all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Implements and ensures adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Leads accreditation program efforts.

  
   Enrollment:

• Conduct marketing and outreach to generate enrollment
• Drive consistent focus on quality and educational excellence throughout the market.
• Ensure staffing levels are aligned to meet enrollment.

  
Family Relations:

• Ensures families’ satisfaction.
• Advises action for parent concerns.
• Ensures Center Directors are communicating information regarding center and community events.

  
Professional Development:

• Facilitates and participates in training on developmentally appropriate practices, accreditation standards, licensing requirements and company procedures.
• Completes and delivers formal Center Director evaluations at 90 days, one year and annually.
• Assists in identifying and developing high potential faculty.
• Participates in annual Doodle Bugs! conference.
• Attends at least one local or regional conference per year.
• Stays current on Doodle Bugs! policies, licensing regulations, state and federal employment laws, accreditation standards, early childhood education trends and other pertinent information.

Supervision:

• Ensures that the centers are consistently Safe, Clean, Organized, Professional and Educational (S.C.O.P.E).
• Ensures compliance with company policies, licensing regulations and required child to staff ratios.
• Educates and mentors Center management on, accreditation standards, licensing requirements and company procedures.
• Ensures that Bravo! Curriculum is being appropriately implemented.
• Assisst the Center Directors in arranging staff schedules for proper placement according to knowledge and experience.

  
Competencies:
  
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; Leads and/or actively participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; is available to staff for questions, comments and feedback; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

  
Qualifications
  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential activity satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience:
  • o Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related
  • o 5-7 years of working experience as a successful Center Director or comparable management
  • o Working knowledge of community needs and
  • o Multi-site management experience preferred
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as letters from customers and management, center policies, procedure manuals, and state child care regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers and employees of Doodle Bugs!.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret charts and graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.

  
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Must maintain requirements of licensing agency and company.
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Dedicated and reliable Cleaning Supervisor needed to keep our centers shining. Our supervisor will take pride in their work, realizing that their efforts contribute to our goal of quality childcare. Minimum education High School Diploma, one year janitorial and supervisory experience.

Compensation:
Penfield $20.00 per hour- This is a Full Time Position

Cleaning Supervisor Qualifications:

1. Must be available Monday through Friday 3 pm to 11:30 pm with ½ hour meal break.
2. Compile list of cleaning improvements necessary at a center and will review with center cleaners.
3. To work with Center Directors on the performance of the cleaners, and how the centers overall environment is meeting Doodle Bugs! standards.
4. Oversee the cleaning team at multiple locations.
5. Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work.
6. Conduct inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate the quality of performance.
7. Travel to assigned centers each night.
8. Prepare supplies and equipment for cleaners.
9. Maintain and keep organized the housekeeping rooms at centers.
10. Maintain cleaning supplies, equipment needed to clean each center.
11. Keep track of inventory on hand and communicate with Center Directors on what supplies need to replenish.
12. Perform the duties of the Interior Detail Cleaning, General Maintenance, and Exterior Maintenance Worksheets

Benefits of Working at Doodle Bugs!?

Our comprehensive benefits package goes beyond insurance and time off to make sure you’re able to grow both personally and professionally during your time here.
-Competitive salaries, paid time off & weekly paychecks!
-Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability Insurance, and company paid Life Insurance
-401(k) with matching contributions after 1 year
-Access to employee discount programs, providing corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme park tickets, Broadway tickets, ski tickets, gift certificates and more.
-Recognized on Exchange Magazine's Top 50 List of Child Care Organizations in North America!
To apply: https://www.doodlebugs.com/careers/

For information on our response to COVID-19 please visit:
https://www.doodlebugs.com/health-and-safety/

Questions: 866-668-5111
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Hiring Immediately, an energetic & enthusiastic assistant manager who is skilled in customer service, leadership, and business management to lead our childcare and preschool program! 

The Director Assistant is responsible for assisting the Center Director. Doodle Bugs! strives to create an environment where you can be happy and grow. Our early education centers are state of the art facilities, equipped with top notch technology to help you be successful.

Salary:
$20.00+ per hour 

Location:
705 Calkins Road
Henrietta, NY 14623

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and weekly paychecks
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends
• 100% employer paid group life insurance policy
• Access to employee discount programs for movie tickets, theme park tickets, Broadway tickets, ski tickets, gift certificates, and more
• 65% discount on childcare 
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental, vision, accident and disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Free enrollment in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes counseling referrals, legal advice, and more
• Opportunity to join NFL Game Day Childcare Provider Team for Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres

Qualifications (one of the following):

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with 1 year experience caring for children
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field with a plan of study leading to a CDA or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years’ experience caring for children

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Hiring Immediately, an energetic & enthusiastic manager who is skilled in customer service, leadership, and business management to lead our childcare and preschool program! 

The Center Director is responsible for maintaining our high center standards in partnership with NYS OCFS regulations. Doodle Bugs! strives to create an environment where you can be happy and grow. Our early education centers are state of the art facilities, equipped with top notch technology to help you be successful.

Location:
979 Jackson Rd
Webster, NY

Salary:
$52,000 to $60,000 yearly 

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and weekly paychecks
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends
• 100% employer paid group life insurance policy
• Access to employee discount programs for movie tickets, theme park tickets, Broadway tickets, ski tickets, gift certificates, and more
• Generous discount on childcare
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental, vision, accident and disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Free enrollment in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes counseling referrals, legal advice, and more
• Opportunity to join NFL Game Day Childcare Provider Team for Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres

Qualifications (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field
• NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential
• Unsure if you qualify?  Apply today!

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