Early Childhood - Center Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child care is seeking a Center Director to oversee operations and ensure the quality of education for children. This role involves managing curricula, staff, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a degree in early childhood education. The position offers opportunities for professional development and community engagement.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Annual Merit Raises

Paid Holidays

Occasional Bonuses

Paid Professional Membership in NAEYC

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and quality of education for all children.
• Develop educational curriculum and staff management.
• Maintain budget planning and oversee office functions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Skills

Teamwork

Child Development Understanding

Finance Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

CDA Certification

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CDA Certification
• Ability to understand and write Grants.

Benefits

Following a 90-day probationary period, employees are eligible for

Paid Vacation

PAID Training

Annual merit raises

Paid Holidays

Occasional Bonuses

Paid Professional Membership in NAEYC