Job Summary

Hiring Now for a Director of Childcare Services

At Sarasota Memorial, we don’t just deliver exceptional patient care—we’re equally committed to creating a respectful, supportive, and accountable workplace for the people who make that care possible.

We’re looking for an experienced Director of Childcare Services to oversee our two childcare centers.

This leader plans, develops and directs the activities of the departments or divisions. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring successful completion of department and division projects and responsibilities in support of organizational goals.

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America.  In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact.  Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10!   Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals.  Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

The benefits of being the best:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Required Qualifications

- Require a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood education or Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) in Elementary Education with twelve (12) hours child development. Relevant professional child care experience can substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Require ten (10) years of experience working in a child care setting with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with budgets/financial management or business operations.
- Require Florida Child Care Director credential.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to solution.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem solving expertise.
- Prefer demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and cost center based management.
- Prefer demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills at all levels.