Education and Training
Child Care Centre Managers must have knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups of children, and the measurement of training effects.
Child Care Centre Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Child Care Centre Managers plan, direct and evaluate the provision of care services for children in child care, after-school and day care centres. They are also responsible for developing educational programs and setting educational standards, preparing and maintaining records and accounts, establishing budgets and setting fees for programs, developing procedures to meet government rules and regulations concerning safety and security, handling related administrative tasks such as communicating among parents, children and staff, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of facilities, managing staff recruitment and development.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A higher diploma or an associate degree in childcare or early childhood education is usually required. Degree in relevant discipline is an advantage.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Child Care Centre Managers generally work in offices in child care, after-school and day care centres.
