Early Learning Center Director
Full Time
We welcome candidates who are able to quickly adapt and work closely with LEAD Preparatory’s teacher-leaders and staff to create programs and learning plans that meet state and federal guidelines, as well as parents’ expectations. The ideal candidate must have prior classroom experience and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate confidence giving tours to prospective parents, writing newsletters, developing, and reviewing lesson plans, and running staff meetings. Excellent customer service skills are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise teacher-leaders and childcare workers
- Hire and train new staff members and ensure all background checks and fingerprints have been processed
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff & facilitate trainings
- Conduct classroom observations to assess teacher-leader performance
- Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents
- Develop educational programs and standards
- Maintain instructional excellence
- Assist staff in communicating with parents and children
- Meet with parents and staff to discuss scholar performance
- Prepare budgets and allocate program funds
- Ensure facilities and materials are maintained and cleaned according to state & center guidelines
- Attract Prospective Clients
- Demonstrate flexibility
Qualification, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements
- Proven experience in leadership
- Impressive understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms and learning centers
- Excellent communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to partner with parents and community members to benefit all scholars
- Cool-tempered, friendly, and dependable
- Balance between an inventive mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- BS/BA in education or relevant field
Director Certification or Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred! Experience of at least 2 years in a Quality Rated, as well as a CACFP setting is a plus. First Aid/CPR required..
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