Center Director

CHILDRENS HARBOR•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Center Directors are responsible for the total operation of the center in accordance with State Licensing Standards, National Accreditation, and Children’s Harbor’s policies. Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or related field required
Prior experience in a leadership role managing multiple high-level staff, minimum of 3 years
NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge
Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Budget and financial accountability
Able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity
Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or related field is desired.
Five or more years of progressive experience and responsibility in childcare or early childhood education are preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, engage, and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
Manage the daily programing
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
Use your business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers
Center/Program Quality: Exhibits knowledge of components of developmentally sound programs while providing support and improving all areas of the center
Health and Safety: Possess thorough knowledge of safety procedures while maintaining a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment
Leadership: Provides guidance and motivation to accomplish center and agency goals
Management: Prioritizes time to effectively accomplish necessary and meaningful results through the demonstration of organization and productivity
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies problems and recognizes symptoms, causes. Provides alternate solutions and utilizes available resources to make timely decisions
Communication: Uses effective interpersonal communication when listening to staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions
Interactions: Builds a positive rapport with parents, staff, and children
Financial Management: Ensures all financial reports are timely and accurate with staff hours, wages, and billing for parents
Monitoring the center budget to meet enrollment quotas