Director of Child Care

Kids Academy of Sheffield Lake; Westlake (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kids Academy of Sheffield Lake is seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to lead curriculum selection, staff support, and program growth. You will oversee scheduling, supply management, and foster positive communication across the team while implementing strategies to expand outreach.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, deep understanding of child development and education, and prior experience managing staff, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care.

Formación

• Licensing/certification required to perform this role.
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team.
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in education is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom's needs and programs.
• Ensure compliance with county and state regulations, and with the Department of Education.
• Manage staff expectations and scheduling and interpersonal conflicts.
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters.
• Plan extracurricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations.

Conocimientos

Licensing/Certification

Experience with children

Team management

Child development knowledge

Education degree preferred

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom's needs and programs
• 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
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities