Why Work Here?

“Small family run business, amazing team members, fun, enhance children's lives, competitive compensation, national brand name.”

This position is for a qualified Director or, if unqualified, you can be considered an Assistant Director if experience and current qualifications warrants.

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 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 Director builds exceptional relationships of trust and support with enrolled families in alignment with Kiddie Academy's belief that Community Begins Here.

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
• Executes recommended marketing efforts including social media engagement and community outreach efforts to build the brand

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 and retains top talent
• 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

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

Tuition and Expenses

• Maintains family tuition accounts
• Manages payroll and other select Academy expenses
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet all the requirements to be Director Qualified by Maryland Department of Education Office of Childcare?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person