Center Director Childcare Skipwith Academy

LLE Education Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nights & Weekends OFF

Paid Leave, Medical & Dental Insurance

401k

College credits reimbursement

70% Discounted childcare

Job summary

LLE Education Group is seeking an experienced Center Director in Virginia to lead the day‑to‑day operations of the center, ensuring compliance with policies and licensing standards. You will manage finances, marketing initiatives, and staff development to drive school success.

The role emphasizes building relationships with children, families and teachers, with focus on leadership, communication and organizational excellence in a fast‑paced childcare setting.

Qualifications

• Early childhood professional credential such as a CDA, CCP or AAS in early childhood education; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations relevant to the operations of a childcare facility
• Knowledge of supervision and training, and instruction methods, programs, philosophies and theories relevant to childcare facility operation
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills and ability to communicate to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• 10+ hours of management training
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role
• Successful completion of the Virginia Pre‑Service Training for Child Care Staff
• Background check and VA licensing standards required

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the operation of their assigned center in accordance with all LLE Group policies and licensing standards
• Be accountable for the overall financial health of the school including budget maintenance, billing and tuition collection, fundraising, dealing with outside vendors, maintaining inventory of supplies
• Oversee upkeep of the school grounds and facility
• Ensure training implementation to enhance staff skill and professionalism
• Ensure staff maintain required training hours per licensing and accreditation standards
• Develop and implement targeted marketing plans and marketing department enrollment program
• Evaluate programs including classroom observations and develop improvement plans with District Director
• Attend meetings to aid business and organizational development as directed
• Hire, orient, train, counsel and terminate staff

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

CDA/ CCP / AAS in ECE

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

LLE Education is actively searching for an experienced Center Director who is passionate about motivating children and teachers alike to learn and grow. If you have a passion for inspiring children, connecting with your community and building meaningful relationships we might just be the right place for you! Our Center Director must be enthusiastic; empowering teachers to become confident in their abilities in the classroom and committed to making sure their school is successful. The right candidate knows that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their teachers are the key to success. Our Center Director must demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Self‑motivated individuals who excel at multitasking and prioritizing tasks will be most successful in our fast‑paced and rewarding childcare center environments.

What you have

• Early childhood professional credential such as a CDA, CCP or AAS in early childhood education; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations relevant to the operations of a childcare facility
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training, and instruction methods, programs, philosophies and theories relevant to the operation to the operation of a childcare facility
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills and the ability to communicate to a wide‑ranging audience including those with varied educational levels and backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Ten or more hours of management training
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
• Successful completion of the Virginia Pre‑Service Training for Child Care Staff
• Successful background check and VA licensing standards required

What you will do

• Be responsible for the operation of their assigned center in accordance with all LLE Group policies and applicable licensing standards
• Be accountable for the overall financial health of the school to include budget maintenance, billing and tuition collection, fundraising, dealing with outside vendors, and maintaining inventory of all supplies
• Oversee the upkeep of the school grounds and facility
• Ensure implementation of training, to enhance the skill and professionalism of the staff within their assigned school
• Be responsible for ensuring that the staff maintain an adequate number of training hours as required by the licensing and accreditation standards
• Be responsible for the development and implementation of targeted marketing plans and the overall implementation of the Marketing Department’s Enrollment Building program
• Be responsible for the evaluation of programs, including individual classroom observations, develops plans to facilitate program improvement and the implementation of these plans in coordination with District Director and others
• Attend meetings as necessary to perform duties and aid in business and organizational development as directed by the District Director or his/her supervisors
• Be responsible for hiring, orienting, training, counseling and terminating staff

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $62,000.
• The pay range listed here is what LLE Group in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.
• Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

What we offer

• Nights & Weekends OFF
• Paid Leave, Medical & Dental Insurance, FSA, 401k
• Reimbursement for college credits
• 70% Discounted childcare
• Paid trainings & professional development opportunities

LLE Education is an equal opportunity employer.