Deputy Director Family Child Care bei Catholic Charities Boston

The Deputy Director, Family Child Care (FCC), will assist in the management and business operations of the family childcare system within the Division of Child Care at Catholic Charities Boston. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Divisional Director to ensure the fiscal soundness and overall management of the Child Care Division. The Deputy Director will assume authority in the absence of the Divisional Director. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and training for FCC system employees. Provide ongoing supervision and performance feedback, including the annual performance evaluation.
• Follow agency and program policies and procedures and ensure each program is adhering to regulations as established by EEC and Catholic Charities.
• Conduct on-going program evaluation with FCC system managers and others in Catholic Charities to ensure targeted enrollment figures, contract utilization, and contract compliance.
• Identify the unique needs of FCC educators and facilitate necessary training, coaching, and professional development opportunities for the educators.
• Support FCC system managers with employee relations as needed.
• Participate in developing performance plans as needed for the FCC system staff which may include working with the division director and human resources for termination decisions.  
• Work in partnership with the Divisional Director to set monthly expansion goals for new educators and to develop and implement recruitment and growth plans to sign up new FCC educators.
• Recruit and contract with new FCC educators and establish positive long-term working relationships.
• Assist FCC homes meet all licensing and subsidy requirements and support ongoing quality improvement.
• Outreach to families to enroll in FCC homes; oversee staff responsible for enrollment and billing.
• Utilize all social services within Catholic Charities to ensure comprehensive services for clients while expanding a client base throughout the agency.
• Liaison with the marketing team to promote the marketing effort for childcare. 
• Serve as a representative of Catholic Charities on local and state issues effecting the needs, issues, and services for the communities we serve.
• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Work is performed in an office as well as at FCC homes and other locations. Use of general office equipment including phones, computers, and tablets. May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Some lifting up to 30lbs. required.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for employees.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Attend agency trainings and meetings.
• Attend Divisional Director meetings and trainings; assist Divisional Director in creating the monthly agenda.
• Local travel as needed.
• Other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience working with early care and education care or another human services program.  Experience with FCC preferred.  
• Minimum of four years’ experience supervising others.
• Proven knowledge of EEC guidelines, including licensing and subsidy requirements. 
• Willingness and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications include virtual platforms.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel to perform and meet the expectations of the position, including travel to FCC homes throughout the region.
• Ability to work evening or weekend hours as needed. 

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours). 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 Visit us at: www.ccab.org.

11/2025