Education Station Hiring for Early Childhood Center Director ($1500 sign-on bonus) Job at North Liberty, IA Full Time

We are seeking an Early Childhood Center Director for our Childcare Center in North Liberty!

We are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus!!

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education. Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our students through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy
• Serve as a mentor/coach to early childhood team
• Focus on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and successfully grow enrollment
• Create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns
• Manage tuition, payroll and center expenses in line with budget
• Articulate in explaining importance of early childhood education (ECE) in child’s development
• Builds relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families
• Develops teaching staff by conducting ongoing observations, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities
• Ensures orientation and training is received by all new and experienced teachers and/or others and equips employees with job-critical knowledge and education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field required
• Previous managerial and leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of families and children
• Demonstrated strong skills in sales and customer service
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and collaboration
• Budget and financial accountability and revenue-generation experience preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
• Candidate must also pass all background checks and meet state requirements

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, a 401K plan with match, and professional development programs!

If you have a positive attitude and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!