Child Care Director

We are looking for a talented leader who is results oriented and strives to achieve success in the goals and objectives of the school. Enjoy an exciting opportunity to lead an Early Childhood Center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. We are looking for a Center Director.

We offer amazing Benefits:

1. Childcare discounts for Employees

2. Professional development classes

Some of the exciting things that you will do as a Director include, but are not limited to:

Financial:

• Ensures accuracy and timely collection of tuition in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains an accurate financial accounting of the center’s operation and protects the company’s monetary assets.
• Prepares and forwards accurate payroll, accounting, and operations reports by predetermined deadlines.
• Hires and maintains high quality and performing staff.
• Manages a team of 4 to 8 employees to ensure successful operations of the center.
• Hires and maintains teaching staff.

OPERATIONS, SAFETY &SECURITY:

• Maintains good working relationships with the licensing board representative and the city health representative.
• Maintains building, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe environment that meets corporate standards and all regulatory agency requirements.
• Requires staff to enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Implements all standards necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including universal precautions.
• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Help oversee the curriculum, manage personnel, and execute the company’s high standards of excellence.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.

MARKETING & ENROLLMENT:

• Fills the center to capacity while maximizing the profitability of the operation. Daily attendance should meet licensed capacity. *
• Is available to parents at their convenience—listens attentively to their concerns and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains retention of families by implementing quality programs.
• Tracks all inquiries, converts inquiries into parent tours, and converts tours into enrollments.
• Conducts parent meetings and other conferences as appropriate.
• Regularly solicits feedback from parents in order to improve the center.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The Center Director’s qualifications MUST meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of state licensing
• Revenue and enrollment oriented
• Demonstrates strong customer service
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications (I.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to concentrate on many tasks at a single time
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor
• Comfortable with public speaking

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30,000-41,000 per year

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Directors must meet one of the following combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 college credit hours in child development and six credit hours in management, plus at least one year of experience in a licensed child care center
• Associate degree in child development or a closely related field with six credit hours in child development, plus at least two years of experience
• Sixty college credit hours with nine credit hours in child development and six in management, plus at least two years of experience
• Child care administrator’s certificate with at least 15 credit hours in child development and three in management, plus at least two years of experience
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Certified Child Care Professional (CCP) credential, plus six credit hours in management, and at least two years of experience
• Day-care administrator’s credential from a recognized organization, plus at least two years of experience
• Nine credit hours in child development and nine in management, plus at least three years of experience Childcare Training License/Certification:
• Texas Director’s License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Gainesville, TX 76240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, TX 76240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $41,000