Confidential Hiring for Child Care Director Job at Stafford, VA Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Director along with assistant director will be responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in the Center in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability. A commitment our mission statement. This position assumes the responsibility of and oversees all operations and education functions of the center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the center’s operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintain a fully staffed center 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.
• 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. Recommend impactful solutions that drive results.
• Under the Owner’s direction, familiarizes self with center 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 compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the Management.
• 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 management on a timely basis.
• Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; report to owner and request repair work as needed.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the center. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follows-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 dis-enrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas which 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 Center, 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 Center complies with all Federal, State, Local and Center requirements and laws.
• Ensures that the Center curriculum is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Plans Center 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. All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related education field
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• A minimum of two years experience as a center director or assistant director
• State required director’s credential
• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies
• Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices; thorough understanding of child development in early childhood education setting
• Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching or mentoring mechanisms
• The ability to work independently and as a team member
• Exemplary commitment to customer service
• Must be an effective outward communicator and listener

BENEFITS

Generous performance based bonuses,

Health Insurance

Paid Time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location