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Our client is a trusted name among parents and families and is part of a network of schools found in the Southeastern United States. Their classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to five years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover a curriculum that enhances children’s perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. Highly trained teachers lead each child to reach developmental milestones, preparing the children for social and academic success.

Our client is seeking an energetic, organized, and inspiring educator to join their elite early childhood education academy in Roebuck as Center Director. This position allows you to mesh your experience in early childhood education with your communications and creative skills to guide a passionate team of childcare professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in their community every day.

Salary and Bonus Incentives:

Annual base salary $50,000 - $60,000 plus up to an additional $10,000 per year based on multiple performance factors (enrollment, budget, revenue, etc.)

Benefits:

• Free childcare
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Industry leading paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively operate and manage all aspects of the school, including staffing, parent relations, quality control and facility management
• Conduct annual performance evaluations; counsel staff and direct reports and issue written disciplinary reports when necessary; escalate matters to senior management where employment issues are unresolved or where legal implications surface; maintain staffing budget with set parameters
• Delight our parents and proactively resolve their concerns in a professional and polite manner
• Build center enrollment by providing tours to families and leading community events
• Ensure compliance with Alabama childcare licensing minimum standards and develop strong working relationships with state licensing authorities
• Supervise and schedule staff for efficient school operations
• Lead recruitment efforts – job postings, interviewing and onboarding
• Establish a staff training program and implement training
• Provide creative, age-appropriate programs to all children served at the academy
• Ensure teachers develop lesson plans based on the curriculum
• Ensure Kindergarten Readiness for preschoolers
• Design and deploy high quality and enriching Summer Program

Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Administration Management required
• At least 6 months of experience working in a licensed Sourth Carolina preschool that has Infant - PreK programs required
• At least 2 years of Early Childhood Education leadership experience in a licensed facility with at least 90 enrolled students required. This could include titles such as Assistant Director, Program Director, or Center Director
• At least 2 years of Lead Early Childhood Education teaching experience required
• Experience managing at least 10 employees required

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• How many months / years of experience do you have working specifically in a licensed South Carolina preschool that offers Infant - PreK programs?
• How many students were enrolled at the largest Early Childhood Education facility where you have leadership experience?
• What is the most number of employees you have managed previously?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Early Childhood Education leadership: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person