The Learning Experience Hiring for Child Care Director Job at Bakersfield, CA Full Time

Employee Childcare Discount, 401K Plans, Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Full-Time Opportunities

Are you looking for a leadership position? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Join our growing community of Center Directors at The Learning Experience. Center Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Daily responsibilities for Center Directors:
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Identifies, schedules, and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent.
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Manages team to ensure the curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes “parent pleasers”
• Execution of our Show and Tell
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience is highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience is required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with an infant to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are highly preferred.
• Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Child Care Center Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location