Daycare Center Director

Center Director

Position Summary – Center Director (Kiddie Academy of Roland Park)

Kiddie Academy of Roland Park, a newly built, state-of-the-art early childhood education center, is seeking a passionate and experienced Center Director to lead and support our continued growth. As one of the largest early learning centers in the Baltimore area, we serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years with a variety of programs including full-time and part-time care, before- and after-school services, and summer camp options. Since 1981, Kiddie Academy has been a nationally recognized leader in education-based child care, and our Roland Park location is proud to carry that legacy forward with a strong commitment to excellence in early childhood development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·      Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintain a center that meets or exceeds the company guidelines, licensing requirements, health regulations, and fire codes, and keep all permits and licenses current.

·      Conduct tours for prospective parents, enroll new families, and assist the management’s efforts to quickly ramp up and meet the academy’s enrollment goals.

·      Create and execute local marketing plan (both internal and external) necessary to drive new enrollments and maintain desired capacity.

·      Recruit, train and retain quality staff. Handle staff scheduling and other personnel-related matters.

·      Establish positive working relationships and communicate effectively with corporate office, staff, parents, children, state licensing authorities, vendors and other members of the community.

·      Manage the finances of the center effectively and within budgetary guidelines. Ensure all finance-related record keeping requirements are met.

Qualifications :(per OSSE licensing requirements)

·      MUST be Director Qualified for Maryland or will to do so within 90 days of hire

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

·      Experience in Early Childhood education setting 5 yrs

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

·      Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting 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 mentoring mechanisms

·      The ability to work independently and as a team member

Skills:

·      Strong oral and written communications skills; basic computer skills.

·      Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·      A strong understanding of child development.

·      Strong finance and budgeting skills.      

·      Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year