Assistant Director

Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek is seeking an energetic, organized Director to blend early childhood education with small business management. You will guide a passionate team of child care professionals who positively impact children and families in our community every day.

This leadership role recruits and hires staff, develops talent, manages budgets and enrollment, and ensures licensing compliance. You will lead curriculum delivery, parent communication, and key improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Two years of experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a child care setting.
• Meet all state requirements for this position.
• Pleasant, outgoing demeanor and highly professional.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and staff the Academy; maintain staffing schedules and licensing submissions.
• Train, develop and inspire staff; implement developmentally appropriate programs.
• Promote teamwork and maintain high staff retention; recognize performance.
• Analyze business metrics and manage salaries and controllable expenses within budget.
• Maintain relationships with state licensing, vendors and community contacts; prepare for inspections.
• Oversee facilities and coordinate repairs; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate priorities, set goals, assign accountability and uphold the Kiddie Academy brand.
• Represent the Academy to prospective families; conduct tours and communicate philosophy and policies.
• Ensure curriculum fidelity with Life Essentials and participate in planning and accreditation efforts.

Skills

People management

Hiring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related area

Job description

Kiddie Academy has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and inspiring educator to join us as our Director. This position allows you to mesh your experience in early childhood education and small business management with your communications and creative skills to guide a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. this could be the job for you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the Academy’s operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffed Academy through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up to date human resources files.

• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all staff. Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable.

• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.

• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities.

• Under the franchisee’s direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year. Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the franchisee.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts. Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the franchisee on a timely basis.
• Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the franchisee and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the franchisee.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the Academy. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution. Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00 -6:30 PM).
• Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Kiddie Academy’s philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping dis-enrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas which contribute to student turnover.
• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for the Academy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will help ensure successful operation of the business.
• Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements and laws.
• Supports and leads new Kiddie Academy initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of Kiddie Academy.
• Ensures that the Kiddie Academy proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Plans Academy activities and actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
• Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
• Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.
• Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a four year degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area of Child Development
• Must have two years of experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a child care school
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high