Childcare Center Director

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Childcare Center Director to lead a licensed center in Ooltewah, Tennessee. This role is perfect for a self-motivated leader who thrives in a family-oriented environment. You'll oversee daily operations, drive enrollment through effective marketing strategies, and build strong relationships with families. With a competitive salary and generous benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Quarterly Incentive Bonuses

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Work Environment

Open Door Policy

Appreciation Swag

Qualifications

• 4+ years of childcare director experience required.
• Must have an associate's degree or higher in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations in line with early childhood philosophy.
• Drive enrollment through marketing and community engagement.
• Develop and train staff through ongoing observations and coaching.

Skills

Childcare Management

Leadership

Enrollment Strategies

Community Engagement

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

Description

We are a licensed childcare center near Ooltewah, Tennessee seeking aCenter Director! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate's degreeor higher in early childhood education or child development, and 4 plus years of childcare director experience.

Required Shift: As the leader of the building, the Center Director must be able to meet the needs of the business which requires a flexible schedule to accommodate day-to-day operations, emergent situations, as well as afterhours family and community events. The expectation is to be on-site Monday – Friday, arriving no later than 9am. All management schedules will be approved by the Regional Director.

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 per year, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our leaders!
  
  

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• Virtual interview with Regional Director (60 minutes)
• Virtual Interview with Regional Vice President or Chief Operating Officer (60 minutes)
• Offer
  
  

Main Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy.
• Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff; interview and onboard candidates and schedule and allocate staff across the center.
• Be a sales advocate for the center and successfully drive and grow enrollment by focusing on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families; create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence.
• Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staff members.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
  
  

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal,state, or local law.

#PECEPDIRECTORS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers

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