External Job Posting: Center Director at Ivywood Academy
Job Type:

• Full-time Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday’s school events

Schedule:

• Shift: 8-hour shift

Pay:

• $40,000.00 – 50,000.00 based on veritable education and experience

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Assistant/Director: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 40 Hour Director Training (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Description:
Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our students as our First Priority.
As the Ivywood Academy Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school’s staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.
Job Responsibilities:

• Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Completing Food Program requirements as indicated by CACFP guidelines.
• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
  Ensuring all Bright from the Start (BFTS) Compliance guidelines are met within the center. This includes proactive monitoring walks, communicating needed repairs or resources, and training staff on BFTS regulations.
• Serve as the direct support to the Executive Director to ensure all aspects of a private preschool are enacted. Responsibilities would include the health and safety of staff and students, enrollment and financial wellness, staffing, training and retention, campus support, and delivery of high-quality education and care for students.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Preparing the center, classrooms, and staff to maintain the highest level of 3 for Quality Rated
• Increasing and retaining enrollment
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Supporting in the successful hiring and onboarding of high-quality instructional staff that align to the needs of the school.
• Responsible for fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the growth and development of staff and students.
• Coaches and supports teachers including preparation of the classroom, lesson planning, classroom management, student assessments and parent meetings.
• Keeps current on best practices and evidence-based interventions in early childhood education, technology, math, and literacy instruction.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of technology and/or technology and/or technological advancements to be implemented in the teaching process so that students become proficient using cutting edge resources.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CDA, TCC, Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• 40-hour Director Training (preferred). Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements within (6 months) of employment.
• 1-3 years working in a childcare center.
• 2-3 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
As the first step(s) in the hiring process, upload your resume and you are asked to complete a 90-day plan (March – May) to close out the school year. If you’re interested, please address the following:

• Staff culture
• Academics
• Family Engagement
• Other priorities you see necessary.

The 90-Day plan can be a MAXIMUM of 2 pages single sided.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and 90-Day Plan as soon as possible.
Thank you for your unwavering support to our school.