Director - Barnyard Academy McAdams

Otter Learning Career • Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

Barnyard Academy McAdams is seeking a Director to manage an assigned childcare site and support the development of children through a play-based curriculum. The role requires knowledge of local childcare staffing and licensing requirements and the ability to lead and organize a large school. The Director manages relationships and the facility, empowering team members and building meaningful relationships with children, families, staff, regulatory agencies, and the local community. Responsibilities across staffing, enrollment, and the physical facility may include hiring, hosting enrollment events, scheduling maintenance, budgeting and reporting, staff development, and addressing parent or licensing questions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local childcare staffing and licensing requirements.
• Strong leadership, organization, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for children’s growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced educator.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned site’s staffing, enrollment, and physical facility.
• Lead and organize a large school, empowering team members and helping make the site successful.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children, families, team members, regulatory agencies, and the local community.
• Hire staff and support staff development.
• Host enrollment events.
• Schedule facility maintenance.
• Handle budgeting and reporting.
• Address parent and licensing questions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, voluntary life, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• In-house training and professional development
• Educational assistance
• Tuition discount for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED