Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Virginia is seeking a Director to lead school operations, promote growth, and ensure a safe, educational environment for children and families. You will manage staff, coach teachers on curriculum standards, and work with state licensors to meet all requirements while maintaining profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and at least two years of center director experience; willingness to attain state director credentials; strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2 years of center director experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead school operations by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Coach teachers, communicate standards, and interpret curriculum guidelines.
• Ensure school operations comply with company and state licensing standards.
• Provide an educational, caring and safe environment for children and parents.
• Promote the company’s image and drive profitability.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum coaching

Communication with teachers

Leadership

Licensing compliance

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 2 years of center director experience in a lincensed child care facility.