Academy Director

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the Franchisee and is responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in the Academy in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability. A commitment to Kiddie Academy’s mission of “Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials®” is imperative. This position assumes the responsibility of and oversees all operations and education functions of the Academy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the Academy’soperations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffedAcademy through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts andmodifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensingrepresentatives 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 managementtools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentallyappropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff whenapplicable.

Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere wherepeople want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves theteam in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and teamperformance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.

Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths andopportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.

Under the franchisee’s direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets toensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetaryconstraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year.

Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgetedamounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan. Tracks allmonetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by thefranchisee.

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensingauthorities, approved vendors and community contacts. Meets with licensingspecialists during inspections and reports to the franchisee on a timely basis.

Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approvalfrom the franchisee and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates andcoordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reportsany issues to the franchisee.

Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely mannerthroughout the Academy. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans,assigning accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that isfocused on flawless execution.

Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellentcommunication skills and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs andconsiders the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management isavailable 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 prospectivecustomers tours of the facility and detailed information about Kiddie Academy’sphilosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible forkeeping 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 visualpresentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for theAcademy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members orothers that will help ensure successful operation of the business.

Completes State requirements for approved continued education training ofrequired clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the Academycomplies with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements andlaws.

Supports and leads new Kiddie Academy initiatives. Facilitates the learning andadaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding thevalues and integrity of Kiddie Academy.

Ensures that the Kiddie Academy proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum ispresented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum andwhat children are learning.

Plans Academy activities and actively participates in team meetings, trainingsessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.

Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and directionthat ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and

learning is accomplished. Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining qualitystandards and procedures.

Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and KiddieAcademy requirements.

All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related education field.

A minimum of two years’ experience as a center director or assistant director.

State required director’s credential.

Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and Stateaccrediting agencies.

Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices;thorough understanding of child development in early childhood education setting.

Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching or mentoringmechanisms.

The ability to work independently and as a team member.

Exemplary commitment to customer service.

Must be an effective outward communicator and listener.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000