School Director

Children Of America•Fort Myers, FL

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

It is a special recipe of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. Our School Directors are responsible for managing the daily operations, including leading a staff of talented educators and the execution of our educational programming for all programs, Infant care through School Age. Your team will include an assistant management team, lead teachers and support staff working together in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because it is your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds that make us a stronger team. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Programs include, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp. Who Would I Interact with? This position interacts daily with parents, an assistant management team, teaching staff, support staff, assigned operations personnel, facilities, custodial teams and an industry best regional support team.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Early Childhood or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a childcare facility or equivalent
Advanced knowledge in early childhood education
Flexible in challenging situations
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to build strong relationships.
Commitment to professional development
Effective decision maker
Proficient in the use of technology, including industry applications, MS Office 365; Word, Excel, Power Point
Must meet state requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to drive and/or travel up to 10% of the time for training, professional development, and organizational meetings.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and retain a talented team of people.
Understand, comply and work to exceed all regulations as directed by your state.
Continuously pursue enrollment growth through the execution of the COA Experience
Continuously pursue quality care through the execution of our curriculum
Manage all day-to- day operations utilizing COA's processes, procedures and policies
Meet all COA's performance standards in terms of operations and education as outlined in your annual budget