What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Center Director position at Chambliss Center for Children?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Chambliss Center for Children is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director to lead our child care center in Red Bank! Under the guidance of our President/CEO, you will manage and supervise all daily operations, from staffing to admissions, ensuring a nurturing and compliant environment for every child. If you have a talent for inspiring teams and a commitment to excellence in early childhood education, we invite you to join our mission of providing top-notch care and support to families in our community.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Sufficient combination of experience/education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Prior Child Care Center Director experience strongly preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience in early learning environment required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Proficient in basic computer software required at the Center.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and dismissing all staff at the site for which he/she has day-to-day operating responsibilities.
- Responsible for the admission of all children into care and discharge of all children from care at the site.
- Orients, trains, supervises, and evaluates all staff at the site.
- Provides staff development opportunities for staff at the site.
- Is responsible for maintaining all records pertinent to the operation of the center.
- Approves all requisitions for the center and is responsible for the purchase of supplies for the center.
- Performs other work-related duties assigned by the President/CEO.
Work Schedule:
This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Hours may vary in keeping with the responsibilities of the position and needs of the program. This position is on-call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Chambliss Center for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Early childhood education: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000