Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Grey Fox Run (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a dedicated School Director to lead daily operations and drive excellence in early childhood education. You will oversee staff, ensure licensing compliance, and foster a caring, engaging environment for children and families.

The Director will coach teachers, implement curriculum, manage schedules, and work with the community to promote the program as a provider of choice in the local area. Bachelor's degree required, with state director credentials encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• State licensing knowledge and experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing school operations and staff performance.
• Ability to implement curriculum with coaching and standards.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day by leading staff and operations.
• Plan work schedules, evaluate staff performance, and develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate implementation of curriculum and coaching with teachers.
• Ensure school operates in line with company and state licensing standards.
• Provide an educational, caring and safe environment for children and parents.
• Promote the positive image of the company and community involvement.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum implementation

Regulatory compliance

Coaching and mentoring

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Learning Care Group, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students for all the challenges that lie ahead.

In a Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all School operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the School’s staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.

Job Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day!
• Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements.
• Must have at least 2 years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility.