Academy Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
  
  
  

Job Description

The Academy Director will combine Early Childhood Education experience with business management skills to manage all aspects of a child care facility. To accomplish this, the Academy Director will lead, mentor and support a staff of qualified teachers and administrators in the implementation of Kiddie Academy’s programs and center-based learning. The individual will also oversee financial aspects of the Academy relating to enrollment, payroll and other fixed costs. The Academy Director builds exceptional relationships of trust and support with enrolled families in alignment with Kiddie Academy’s belief that Community Begins Here®. The Academy Director demonstrates strong leadership, judgment, and accountability while upholding Kiddie Academy standards, values, and brand promise.

Essential Functions

Enrollment Impact:

• Creates a positive experience for families during the enrollment process to meet and exceed Academy enrollment goals
• Consistently uses and updates the Academy’s inquiry management system, and ensures timely response to inquires
• Executes recommended marketing efforts including social media engagement and community outreach efforts to build the brand, in collaboration with owners
  
  
  

Family Retention:

• Creates and reinforces strong relationships with enrolled families
• Tracks and analyzes dis-enrollment data
• Partners with Academy staff to resolve family concerns
• Coaches all Academy staff to communicate professionally with families
  
  
  

Leading and Managing Staff:

• Attracts, hires, and retains all Academy staff independently, while collaborating with ownership on the selection and hiring of center administrative leadership roles.
• Fully utilizes the Kiddie Academy recommended training and onboarding process to validate teacher readiness to begin caring for and educating children
• Efficiently schedules staff to maximize consistency for children and maintain state ratios at all times
• Facilitates ongoing training and development to meet both Kiddie Academy and state requirements
• Creates and promotes a positive culture within the Academy
• Guides and supports staff in the implementation of Life Essentials® Curriculum
• Conducts regular performance evaluations and goal-setting conversations with staff
  
  
  

Health and Safety:

• Communicates and supports Kiddie Academy’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Maintains and ensures ongoing compliance related to licensing, health and fire inspections
• Ensures Academy conducts monthly emergency drills (i.e. fire, weather, evacuation)
• Maintains a positive relationship with all compliance agencies
• Promptly escalate serious health, safety, or licensing concerns to owners
  
  
  

Tuition and Expenses:

• Maintains family tuition accounts
• Manages some payroll related functions and other select Academy expenses, as agreed to with the owners
• Maintains accounts receivable within Kiddie Academy guidelines and system of collections
• Submits the required databases to the Kiddie Academy Corporate Office in a timely manner
  
  
  

Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of communication for all center staff and families, ensuring timely, clear, and consistent dissemination of information, while also ensuring confidentiality.
• Clearly communicate policies, procedures, schedules, and curriculum expectations, ensuring staff understanding and compliance.
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and performance-related communication in a professional and supportive manner.
• Maintain regular, structured communication with owners regarding center operations, staffing, enrollment, and performance.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on key performance metrics and proactively escalate challenges, risks, and operational needs to owners with clear, actionable recommendations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related education field is preferred. A combination of education and previous experience may be considered.
• Previous experience as the Director of a licensed childcare facility
• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies, specifically NAEYC and Texas Rising Star
• Knowledge of the early childhood learning standards
• Proficient computer and desktop publishing skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing