Early Childhood - Center Director

Acquire4Hire; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education center seeks a Center Director responsible for management, curriculum development, and compliance in early childhood education. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, budgeting skills, and relevant experience. This role promises opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Annual Merit Raises

Paid Holidays

Occasional Bonuses

Paid Professional Membership in NAEYC

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• 5 years in early childhood settings.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass health screening and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality vision and manage adherence to standards.
• Develop educational curriculum and manage staff supervision.
• Oversee financial compliance and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Budgeting

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.
• 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