Preschool Director

Amazing Explorers Academy•Saint Cloud, FL

16d

About The Position

He or she will manage and control the day-to-day running of the school in accordance with Federal, State, and local licensing agencies that regulate the operation of a childcare facility. The director is also responsible for implementing curriculum guidelines, corporate standards, accreditation requirements and financial performance. The director will have the ability to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and create an environment of learning along with the school staff. Regularly opens in the morningand closes the school in the evening (at least 50% of the time).

Requirements

Must meet state licensing requirements for the Director position.
Required an Associate Degree in any field.
Must have at minimum four (4) years of experience in a licensed childcare facility and at least two (2) years ofmanagement or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, child development or related field.
BA Early Childhood Education or related field
Director's Credential

Responsibilities

Ensures School compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies andprocedures.
Oversee and maintain all training hours required by the state
Ability to direct, teach, and encourage staff
Maintains teacher files in accordance with all regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and corporate guidelines
Day to day operations of the center and overall maintains supervisory responsibility of all school staff
Supervise staff and quality control metrics of the program
Coach employees to improve performance
Promote a culture of innovation, empowerment and accountability through innovation awards
Manages school staff by planning work schedules to cover classrooms and maintain child teacher ratios
Coordinate monthly staff meetings
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment
Fosters a positive work environment by modeling appropriate and professional behavior.
Monitors the cleanliness of the school.
Other duties as assigned by Area Manager and/or owner of the school.
Builds relationship with the parents
Updates social media following AEA guidelines
Meets with the parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans.
Financial performance of the school includes understanding of tuition goals and payroll percentages in the school.
Reconcile payroll hours/ Timecards