Childcare Center Director

Chroma Early Learning Academy; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma Early Learning Academy in Roswell, GA is seeking a Center Director who will oversee health, safety and quality of education for all children in the center. You will manage curriculum development, staff supervision, budget, and regulatory compliance to sustain a thriving learning environment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication with staff and parents, and hands-on involvement in budgeting, menus, enrollment, and community relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality vision for the center and ensure adherence to standards.
• Develop educational curriculum and collaborate with staff.
• Maintain student records according to enrollment procedures.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters and handbook; promote community relations.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Ensure legal and financial compliance with regulators.
• Oversee payroll, AP/AR, tuition billing, HR and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts to ensure a positive experience for all.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; train staff.
• Implement strategic plan aligned with the program’s mission.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Budgeting

Technology skills

Child development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE or related field (min. 30 credits in ECE)

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

What You'll Do

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.

Nice To Have

• CDA or Higher Education

About Us

Our Company is based out of Alpharetta, GA operating 24 Childcare Centers around Metro Atlanta