Director of Child Care

LEEANN PERRYS ACADEMY OF LEARNING C; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A childcare academy in Dunmore is seeking an experienced Director of Child Care. You will manage staff, select age-appropriate programs and curricula, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a deep understanding of child development. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Formación

• Required licensing/certification to perform this role.
• Past experience working with children.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with county and state regulations.
• Manage staff expectations and handle interpersonal conflicts.
• Review and approve lesson plans and printed materials.
• Plan extra-curricular activities and field trips.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Team management

Child development knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in education

Descripción del empleo

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Benefits/Perks
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to join our team! As the Director of Child Care, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education
• Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role
• Past experience working with children
• A bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education