Childcare Center Manager (Queenstown)

Placements24; O Mente; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced Childcare Center Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality care and education for young children in a safe, nurturing environment. The Center Manager will lead staff, implement the curriculum, engage with parents, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This is a leadership role focused on excellence in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within a childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, pedagogy and curriculum frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with staff management, training and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the childcare center's daily operations, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of early childhood educators, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with childcare regulations, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with best practices in early childhood education.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians, facilitating effective communication and engagement.
• Manage the center's budget, resources, and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and performance reviews.
• Address parent inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Promote the center's mission, values, and philosophy to staff, families, and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable and established childcare center in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Childcare Center Manager to oversee daily operations. This leadership role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education to young children in a safe and nurturing environment. The Center Manager will be responsible for staff management, curriculum implementation, parent engagement, regulatory compliance, and overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of early childhood education principles, and a passion for child development. We are looking for a motivated individual who can lead their team effectively, foster positive relationships with families, and maintain the center's commitment to excellence. This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of early learning in Queenstown.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the childcare center's daily operations, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of early childhood educators, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare regulations, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with best practices in early childhood education.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians, facilitating effective communication and engagement.
• Manage the center's budget, resources, and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and performance reviews.
• Address parent inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Promote the center's mission, values, and philosophy to staff, families, and the community.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within a childcare setting.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood development, pedagogy, and curriculum frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with staff management, training, and development.
• Familiarity with childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for children's well-being and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Benefits

• This full-time position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a significant impact on early childhood education in the Queenstown community.
• Our client provides a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
• This role offers stability and the chance to manage a well-respected childcare facility.