Early Childhood - Site Director

Acquire4Hire; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

403b match

Pension

Vision, Health and Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Site Director to oversee daily operations of a new center, ensuring a safe, healthy, and high-quality educational experience for children. Lead staff, facilities, curriculum, and long-range planning to meet goals and prepare for launch by end of 2026.

The role requires 5 years of direct early childhood experience, 3+ years supervisory, CPR/First Aid, and strong leadership with budgeting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in ECE with at least 30 ECE credits.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• 5 years direct professional experience in early childhood.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with staff, children and parents in a team environment.
• Must pass background check and health screening.
• High energy and understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with parents via conversations, newsletters, and the parent handbook, and implement community outreach activities.
• Oversee curriculum management with staff to develop engaging learning activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage student records per enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a budget and ensure operations stay within means.
• Resolve conflicts promptly to ensure a positive experience for all.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment including illness procedures and staff training.
• Lead the center's strategic plan and goals aligned with mission and vision.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for growth.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in ECE (30 credits)

Infant/child CPR & First Aid

Job description

About This Role

The site director oversees the day-to-day operations of our center, guaranteeing a safe, healthy, and high-quality educational experience for all children in our care. This role is responsible for overseeing staff, facilities, curriculum development, and long-range planning to ensure our students' needs and the center's goals are met. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we prepare to launch a new center in by the end of 2026!

What You'll Do

• Maintain open lines of communication with parents of current and prospective students, using a range of methods including direct conversations, newsletters, and the parent handbook, as well as implementing community outreach activities to foster positive relationships within the community.
• Ensure the center's curriculum is well-managed, collaborating with staff to develop engaging learning activities and adhering to state and local regulations.
• Manage student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines, ensuring all necessary information is accurately documented.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies, guaranteeing legal and financial compliance.
• Maintain a budget that is well-planned and reviewed, ensuring the center operates within its means.
• Resolve conflicts in a fair and timely manner, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors, including establishing illness and emergency procedures and ensuring staff are adequately trained.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the center's strategic plan and goals, aligning them with our mission and vision.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance personal and professional growth, ensuring the center continues to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Ensure the center adheres to quality standards, maintaining effectiveness measurements and staying up-to-date with state and local requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• 403b match
• Pension
• Vision, Health and Dental insurance
• Paid holidays