Early Childhood - Center Director

Acquire4Hire LLC; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC seeks a passionate and experienced Early Childhood - Center Director to ensure the quality of education and operational management at the Cedar Lake center. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing curricula, overseeing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering community relationships. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of child development, are essential for this role. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, and tuition support for higher education.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition support for higher education

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operational management of the center.
• Develop educational curriculum and manage adherence to regulations.
• Establish quality vision and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in early childhood education

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Base pay range

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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