Childcare Center Director

The Learning Experience - Columbia, SCColumbia, SC
$50,000 - $60,000Onsite

About The Position

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"! At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education. We are currently seeking a passionate individual with a childcare or preschool experience to join our team as a Childcare Center Director. State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

Requirements

  • At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
  • Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
  • Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
  • Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
  • We value your experience in a childcare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.

Nice To Haves

  • Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
  • CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.
  • 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”
  • Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
  • Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are 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

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
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