Job description

TCF - School's Administration is an expading management team seeking for Preschool Directors to our schools located in Indianapolis area.

We’ve been shaping, fueling and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since we opened our first Academy over 40 years ago. We’re driven—through our passion for early childhood education, community commitment and Life Essentials® philosophy—to prepare children for school and for life. We’re here to educate and encourage your child to do more and be more—not just while they’re with us, but outside the classroom.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid Training
• Employee discount
• And more to be discussed at interview

Must Have:

• Passion and love to work with children
• Able to build professional relationship with staff and families
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience as an Assistant Director or two (2) as Center Director
• State required Director's Credentials
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or other education related field (Preferred)
• Prior knowledge of State and National Accreditation Agencies
• First Aid & CPR certification (Preferred)
• Eligible Background Screening

Job Functions:

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the Academy’s operations and education functions with each new hire.
• Maintains a fully staffed Academy through succession planning and timely hiring.
• Prepares, posts and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule.
• Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up to date human resources files.
• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all staff.
• Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children.
• Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable.
• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day.
• Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities.
• Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.
• Under the franchisee’s direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year.
• Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan.
• Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the franchisee.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts.
• Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the franchisee on a timely basis.
• Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the franchisee and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors.
• Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the franchisee.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the Academy.
• Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follows-up.
• Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
• Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills and personal leadership.
• Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions.
• Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00 -6:30 PM).
• Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Kiddie Academy’s philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping disenrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas which contribute to student turnover.
• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff.
• Creation of monthly newsletter for the Academy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will help ensure successful operation of the business.
• Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements and laws.
• Supports and leads new Kiddie Academy initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of Kiddie Academy.
• Ensures that the Kiddie Academy proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Plans Academy activities and actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
• Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
• Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.
• Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Director: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDA (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person