Childcare Director

SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS • North Olmsted, OH

17h • $56,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Small Hands Big Dreams-Olmsted Township is seeking an experienced leader who is innovative, a team player, likes to have fun, has unwavering integrity, and is passionate about customer service! Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Center is a passionate, sometimes silly extended family. We provide a flexible, fun and family-focused atmosphere with an abundance of support. Our team exemplifies our core values every day: Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Passionate customer service, Fun. At Small Hands Big Dreams, we create award-winning (literally!) early childhood experiences for children and families delivering only the best care and education. This is not your average daycare.

Requirements

• 2-3 years classroom experience
• 1-2 years experience leading other adults
• Degree in early childhood education (or related field), or Career Pathway Level 3 and or Current CDA
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility
• Strong attention to detail
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm
• Positive attitude
• Must be CPL-3

Nice To Haves

• Effective problem solver; is innovative and has new ideas that helps operations
• Great daily communication, timely responsiveness, engagement and resourceful in finding answers to questions
• Detail oriented, loves to complete tasks and is an eager problem solve
• Knows where everything is and if it does have a place will find one
• Professional, motivated and true to what you say you will do across all relationships with children, families, and co-workers
• Create an atmosphere that is inviting and represents all students, families and staff
• See yourself as an Early childhood professional in the community

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of families and staff
• Meeting parents' needs
• Communicating with parents, staff and children
• Overseeing and inspiring excellence in curriculum
• Supporting teachers' professional development
• Using various software systems
• Creating and adjusting daily staff schedules
• Facility management
• Oversite of Program Quality Experience in ECE Classrooms
• Conducts family tours and collaborates with event planning
• Follows up with Parent concerns and intakes
• Collaborates with stakeholders
• Monitors budget and purchasing
• Assists with building management
• Internal and external billing
• Helps lead center events and staff
• Acts as a role model
• Contributes ideas and energy to the team

Benefits

• 80 Hours of PTO per Year (Accrual starts on Day #1)
• Childcare Discount
• Eight Paid Holidays per Year (Birthday included)
• Maternity & Paternity Leave after 1 year of Employment
• $180 annual Health and Wellness (fitness) reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401 K with Match Up to 4%
• 15+ Hours Annual Paid Training
• Quarterly Bonuses based on goals and enrollment
• Refreshments, Snacks and Meals Provided
• Company Sponsored Fun Events and Learning Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree