Director, Child Care Center
JOB SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES
- Actively involved in center marketing and advertising activities including in person marketing, online marketing and creating referrals through word of mouth.
- Primary person overseeing curriculum development, lesson planning, lesson resources and materials ordering and distribution, and updating relevant electronic media at both centers.
- Must have Food Manager/ CPR/ Transportation Training completed at own expense.
- Recruits, identifies, and hires the best candidates for teachers and staff, improving the school’s operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffed Academy through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts, and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up-to-date human resources files.
- Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all staff. Trains, develops, and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable.
- Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
- Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.
- Under the owner’s direction, familiarizes self with school’s budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year.
- Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of the compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the owners.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts. Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the franchisee on a timely basis.
- Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the owners and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the franchisee.
- Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the schools. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follow-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
- Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills , and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00 -6:30 PM).
- Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Center philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping disenrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas that contribute to student turnover.
- Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for the Academy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will help ensure successful operation of the business.
- Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Center requirements and laws.
- Supports and leads new marketing initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of the center.
- Ensures that the Center is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
- Plans school’s activities and actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
- Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
- Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.
- Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and Center requirements.
- Makes sure to do and turn in Weekly Tracker to Owners, every Friday.
· All Other Duties Assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Daycare: 5 years (Required)
- Childcare: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Directors License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person