Child Care School Director

Big Blue Marble Academy; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Real-time wage access

Career advancement opportunities

Family environment

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy in Savannah, GA is seeking a compassionate School Director to lead our center. You will recruit and develop teachers, ensure our global curriculum, branding and safety standards are met, and create engaging programs for children and families.

You will manage budgets, enrollment targets, and community outreach, reporting to the corporate office and licensing bodies. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred, or other related credential.
• Three to five years of proven management work experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite.
• Experience with financial and administrative processes.
• Excellent knowledge of early childhood development.
• Patience, flexibility and love for children.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train teachers and staff.
• Ensure our global education curriculum, branding and age-appropriate learning are being utilized.
• Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the state and corporate office.
• Create marketing plans to share our program throughout the community and to prospective parents through events, tours, and enrollment.
• Meet with parents, staff, and leadership to communicate student goals and provide customer service.
• Maintain constant communication with parents and update them on progress and activities.
• Tackle administrative duties including budgeting and others as assigned.
• Maximize enrollment while maintaining required ratio.
• Generate reports for licensing, operations and marketing.
• Training and daily usage of various software systems; meet licensing, training and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Big Blue Marble Academy is searching for a compassionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate for our School Director position. Our ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player and dedicated to supporting our mission and branding of providing a global education for children of all ages. This candidate will be experienced in running a successful center.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare, Toddlers and up
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time- launching soon!
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

As an Early Childhood School Director, you will:

• Recruit, hire and train high-quality teachers and staff that are motivated to provide our top-notch learning environment for children.
• Ensure our global education curriculum, branding and age-appropriate learning are being utilized.
• Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the state and corporate office.
• Create marketing plans to share our unique program throughout the community and to prospective parents through special events, tours, and enrollment.
• Meet with parents, staff, and leadership to communicate student goals and provide superior customer service.
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children and activities of the company and center.
• Tackle administrative duties that include accounting, budgeting, and others as assigned.
• Maximize enrollment while maintaining required ratio.
• Generate reports for licensing, operations and marketing according to company
• This requires the training and daily usage of various software systems. Responsible for meeting all licensing, training and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred, or other related credential
• Three to five years of proven management work experience in a licensed childcare facility
• Candidate must also pass all background checks and meet state requirements
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and / or G Suite
• Experience working with financial and administrative processes and systems
• Excellent knowledge of early childhood child development
• Patience, flexibility and love for children

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.