Early Childhood - Center Director

Summary

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development and/or selection, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. The Director will work closely with the Executive Director/owner to ensure the center adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements. The Center Director will assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate educational programs and activities. He/She will build strong partnerships with families to nurture each child’s individual development, while proactively communicating with families, clients, staff, and licensing to provide exemplary customer service.

Duties

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the mission & vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Knowledge of State of Tennessee's Licensure Rules for Childcare Agencies
• Develop and/or support general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communication with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee office general functions including human resources and personnel management (staff supervision)
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage enrollment of children
• Establish and/or support illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff are trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure all staff are meeting professional development requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a high-quality program
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting (infant to preschool)
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass drug testing
• Must pass health screening.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Knowledge of State of Tennessee's Licensure Rules for Childcare Agencies
• Childcare Agency Orientation Session
• Licensure Rules & Regulations Training
• Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training prior to contact with children;
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training prior to contact with children if caring for infants
• Required trainings in TNPAL

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Childcare Management Software (Procare)
• Bilingual
• Multilingual Support

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Work Space
• Staff Appreciation