Early Childhood - Center Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a Center Director to ensure high standards of early childhood education and safety. Responsibilities include staff management, curriculum development, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory and hands-on experience in early childhood education, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition support for higher education

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 3 years supervisory experience required.
• 5 years direct experience in early childhood setting.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management and staff supervision.
• Develop and implement educational curriculum.
• Manage budget planning and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

• 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. We can provide training.
• 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 is preferred.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition support for higher education

Flexible hours