School Director

Children of America; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Discount on Employee Childcare

Annual Longevity Bonus

Educational Assistance/Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability

Paid Vacation / Paid Holidays

Job summary

A childcare organization in East Brunswick Township, NJ, is seeking a School Director responsible for managing operations and leading a team of educators. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, with at least three years of leadership experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state regulations, pursuing enrollment growth, and managing day-to-day operations. Competitive salary with various benefits including discounts on childcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of leadership experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in a childcare facility or equivalent.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and retain a talented team.
• Comply and exceed all state regulations.
• Pursue enrollment growth through execution of the COA Experience.
• Manage all day-to-day operations utilizing COA's policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge in early childhood education

Strong organizational skills

Effective decision making

Proficient in MS Office 365

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

About Children Of America (COA)

It is a special recipe of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. Our School Directors are responsible for managing the daily operations, including leading a staff of talented educators and executing our educational programming for all programs, Infant care through School Age. Your team will include an assistant management team, lead teachers and support staff working together in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because it is your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds that make us a stronger team.

Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre‑K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.

Who Will You Interact With?

This position interacts daily with parents, an assistant management team, teaching staff, support staff, assigned operations personnel, facilities, custodial teams and an industry best regional support team.

Requirements for the Position

• Must have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a childcare facility or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge in early childhood education
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to build strong relationships
• Commitment to professional development
• Effective decision maker
• Proficient in the use of technology, including industry applications, MS Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must meet state requirements

Travel Requirement

• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to drive and/or travel up to 10% of the time for training, professional development, and organizational meetings.

Benefits Our School Directors Enjoy

• Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
• 100% Discount on Employee Childcare
• Annual Longevity Bonus (see program for details)
• Quarterly PEEEPs (IOS) Bonus
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
• T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Recognition Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability
• Paid Vacation / Paid Holidays

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and retain a talented team of people.
• Understand, comply and work to exceed all regulations as directed by your state.
• Continuously pursue enrollment growth through the execution of the COA Experience.
• Continuously pursue quality care through the execution of our curriculum.
• Manage all day-to-day operations utilizing COA's processes, procedures and policies.
• Meet all COA's performance standards in terms of operations and education as outlined in your annual budget.

Compensation

Base pay rate for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Legal Compliance and EEOC Statement

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.