Childcare Center Director
About The Position
At Atlas Immersion Academy, we celebrate the beauty of multilingual, multinational families and staff through meaningful sharing, rituals, and traditions woven throughout the year. We expose children to new languages through play, structured environments, and a curriculum built on best practices in early childhood education — and we’re looking for a Center Director who shares that passion and can help us bring it to life every day. This is a full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation based on experience, degree, and assigned responsibilities. You’ll lead our Atlas Curriculum across all age groups (0–12 years) within a vibrant, internationally minded Preschool for All school and community where Spanish and French immersion are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll partner with leadership to orchestrate daily operations — from managing staff and budgets to overseeing facilities—while championing the cultural and linguistic richness that sets Atlas apart. Your leadership spans enrollment, staff development, compliance, and community building, with your critical thinking and communication skills on full display.
Requirements
- All candidates must meet Oregon Office of Child Care (OCC) certified center Director qualifications.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Verifiable knowledge of adult management and supervision, AND child development for the primary ages served — demonstrated through education, training, or experience as defined by OCC (or Step 9+ in the Oregon Registry).
- Enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry (CBR) prior to hire.
- Completion of all OCC-required initial and ongoing training, verified through Oregon Registry Online (ORO).
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
- Developed spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and enrollment analysis.
- Proficient with Google Suite, MS Office, database management, and scheduling software.
- Ability to take ownership independently while working collaboratively.
- Proactively identify improvements.
- Manage competing priorities with sound judgment and follow through consistently.
- Analyze complex situations.
- Balance enrollment targets with budget constraints and quality standards.
- Anticipate issues strategically.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required for travel between locations and community events (up to 10% travel, primarily day trips).
- Comfortable with basic facility maintenance tasks and a proactive approach to addressing operational needs.
- Speaks Spanish fluently.
Nice To Haves
- Playground Management Software proficiency preferred.
- Knowledge of the French language a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 2+ years of ECE experience, including staff supervision and budget management (Associate’s degree with equivalent ECE experience considered).
- Experience in a multilingual or immersion setting is a strong plus.
- Ability to speak French a plus.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate daily operations, including managing staff and budgets, and overseeing facilities.
- Champion the cultural and linguistic richness that sets Atlas apart.
- Lead enrollment, staff development, compliance, and community building.
- Partner with leadership on scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Support enrollment objectives, manage budgets with accurate reporting, and conduct compelling school tours.
- Maintain full OCC regulatory compliance, ensure proper staff-to-child ratios, and conduct safety inspections.
- Implement enrichment programming.
- Partner with families to meet student needs.
- Celebrate our community’s diversity through school events and cultural traditions.
- Lead hiring, training, coaching, and retaining qualified staff.
- Foster a workplace culture aligned with the Atlas mission and values.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Retirement funds
- Free tuition for your children
- Professional development opportunities
- $200 Welcome Bonus for candidates with Central Background Registry validation
- Your birthday is a paid holiday
- 100% tuition reduction for your children (up to 2) in our early childhood education programs
- Professional development funding for continuing education, online classes, and CDA sponsorship
- Generous paid holidays, unpaid time off, and paid leave.
- Public transportation reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
