Early Childhood - Site Director

St Mary Villa CDC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Villa CDC in Nashville, TN seeks a Site Director to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, healthy, and high-quality educational experience for children. You will supervise staff, manage curriculum development, and lead long-range planning to meet the center's goals.

The nonprofit center emphasizes strong community relations, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development to deliver exceptional care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in early childhood education with at least 30 ECE credits
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• 5 years direct professional experience in an early childhood setting
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Clear background check and health screening required
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills
• Ability to work with staff, children, and parents and foster a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day center operations ensuring safety, health, and quality education
• Maintain open communication with parents through conversations, newsletters, and community outreach
• Manage curriculum development and regulatory compliance with staff collaboration
• Maintain student records according to enrollment procedures and guidelines
• Manage center budget and financial planning within available resources
• Develop and monitor the center's strategic plan and goals
• Provide and facilitate ongoing professional development for staff
• Ensure center meets quality standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team environment fostering

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in ECE or related field

Job description

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 center is a long standing nonprofit in Nashville.

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.