Childcare Director

Building Brains Academy; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare center in New York is seeking a Director to oversee daily operations, manage staffing, and maintain compliance with DCF guidelines. The ideal candidate should hold a Florida Director Credential and possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Experience in childcare management and a passion for early childhood education are essential. The center emphasizes a supportive environment for children and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Florida Director Credential.
• 2+ years of experience as a Director in childcare.
• Ability to create a supportive environment for children and staff.
• Strong knowledge of Curriculum Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Child Care Facility.
• Supervision, hiring, and training of staff.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements and DCF guidelines.
• Implement curriculum to meet school vision and goals.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Excellent English communication skills

DCF Compliance

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Florida Director Credential

Job description

• Must have a current Florida Director Credentialing.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Director with proven track of satisfactory accomplishments in all areas of the Childcare Operation. (DCF Compliance, HR & Staff Management, Curriculum Development, & School Operations).
• The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in managing all aspects of a daycare center, as well as strong leadership skills. Have a friendly demeanor, a love for children and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and teachers. Early childhood development experience and strong knowledge of Curriculum Management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will be responsible for the daily operation of the Child Care Facility and all areas of responsibility. Manage day to day operations. Supervision and scheduling of staff, as well as hire, trains and manage staff. Maintain State requirements and DCF guidelines regulations at all times (Staff Files, Students Files, DCF Handbook enforcement, etc. Ensure curriculum is implemented throughout the Center to meet school vision and goals. Management of VPK Program.
• Must be able to professionally communicate and relate well with both adults and children and able to provide professional leadership for the staff of the center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Director’s Credential REQUIRED
• Fully BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) is a plus but not required. Candidate must have excellent English oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff members
• Proven DCF Compliance and satisfactory DCF Inspections while in Director Position
• Exhibits superior MULTI-TASKING, organizational and communication skills
• THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOX and can provide fresh, new ideas to ensures academic program is of the highest quality
• Compassionate & love working with young children
• Tech Savvy with strong ability to use WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT
• Excellent time-management skills and attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Building Brains Academy is a language-immersion preparatory preschool and elementary school that provides an outstanding curriculum with a STEAM focus and a high level of academic excellence.

Building Brains Academy provides superior care and quality education in a loving, caring “family oriented” environment

Monday through Friday
Open 7:00 am – 6:00 pm