Center Director

Overview

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Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Center Director to join the leadership team at their premier childcare center in the Ann Arbor, MI area. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a genuine love for children, and a strong commitment to education.

• Operations: effectively operate and manage all aspects of the school, including staffing, parent relations, quality control and facility management; lead recruitment efforts – job postings, interviewing, and onboarding
• Financials: maintain budgets and financial records within set parameters
• Program Quality: ensure teachers develop lesson plans that meet educational standards to promote age-appropriate learning and development based on the designated curriculum; ensure Kindergarten readiness for students; design and deploy high-quality and enriching Summer Programs
• Employee Success: nurture a positive workplace atmosphere; facilitate ongoing training, learning and growth among staff members; provide guidance to staff and direct reports, issuing written disciplinary notices when required; elevate unresolved employment issues or legal concerns to senior management when necessary
• Parent Relations: ensure the satisfaction of our parents by promptly addressing their concerns in a courteous and proactive manner
• Enrollment and Marketing: coordinate admissions processes, including waitlists, tours, and enrollment paperwork utilizing school management information systems; build center enrollment by providing tours to families, leading school and community events, and utilizing social media; maintain a positive public image for the preschool

• REQUIRED
  
  Education:
  
  Child Development Associate (CDA) or above (required by Michigan), Bachelor's Preferred
• REQUIRED Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of experience as a Director in a licensed childcare center or preschool with at least 80 enrolled students and at least 20 employees
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Must meet background check eligibility

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.