Bilingual Center Director (English/Spanish) – Lead Early Ed

Tierra Encantada; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Performance bonus

Discounted childcare

Company paid professional development

Résumé du poste

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Center Director to lead our Spanish immersion early education center. You will drive enrollment growth, manage staffing, and ensure outstanding family experiences while meeting licensing and safety standards.

The role is onsite, full-time, salaried, with a monthly performance bonus. A bachelor’s degree and MN director qualifications are required; bilingual English/Spanish is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Marketing, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Must meet director qualification defined in Minnesota Administrative Rule 9503.0031 & 9503.0032
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with HR, marketing, and budget management; revenue generation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional maturity and proactive attitude.
• Proven track record of building a supportive team culture.
• Organized, multitasking, capable of strategic problem-solving.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• CPR, First Aid, and Food Protection Manager certification required (or willing to complete within 90 days).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; ability to learn new technologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead the center's overall performance, including growth and expense management.
• Track enrollment, labor, and withdrawals; respond to key metrics.
• Achieve center FTE targets and improve tour-to-enrollment conversion.
• Oversee inventory for supplies and food with accurate reporting.
• Execute local marketing, community partnerships, referrals, and reputation-building for enrollment growth.
• Build and retain a high-performing, fully staffed team aligned with Tierra Encantada's values.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet ratio requirements and labor targets.
• Drive retention for new hires and tenured staff.
• Ensure onboarding and training, including licensing requirements, are completed timely.
• Conduct coaching conversations, onboarding checks, and annual evaluations.
• Address performance concerns with corrective action documentation when needed.
• Manage staffing schedules, time-off, workforce planning, and timekeeping.
• Maintain licensing compliance, health, safety, food program, and company policies.
• Aim for strong inspections, audits, and accreditation results.
• Complete safety drills, reporting, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate child and staff records.
• Ensure incident reports are thorough and resolved promptly.
• Ensure curriculum fidelity across classrooms.
• Conduct classroom observations and coaching to improve teaching quality.
• Ensure lesson plans and environments meet standards.
• Partner with staff and families to support behavior plans.
• Deliver a responsive, relationship-driven family experience.
• Address family questions and feedback promptly.
• Create welcoming, inclusive center experiences for all families.
• Ensure strong onboarding and transitions for each child and family.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized center environment.
• Prepare classrooms and common areas daily.
• Oversee facility maintenance and timely repairs.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience; bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Connaissances

Leadership

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Budget management

HR

Marketing

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Operations

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Description du poste

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Center Director to lead our Spanish immersion early education center. You will drive enrollment growth, manage staffing, and ensure outstanding family experiences while meeting licensing and safety standards.

The role is onsite, full-time, salaried, with a monthly performance bonus. A bachelor’s degree and MN director qualifications are required; bilingual English/Spanish is essential.