Center Director; Early Childhood Education
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Education Administration -
Child Care/Nanny
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Join us at Children's Land as our new Early Childhood Center Director and become an essential part of our organization! We're on a mission to shape the future of our young learners, and we need a dynamic, experienced, and passionate leader like YOU to spearhead our center's daily operations.
As the Early Childhood Center Director, you'll have the amazing opportunity to create and sustain a safe, vibrant, and nurturing environment for children and their families. With your exceptional leadership abilities, profound understanding of early childhood development, and stellar communication skills, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our team to success!
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of our center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum development.
- Assure compliance with all state and federal regulations, as well as our center's policies and procedures.
- Craft and execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all children.
- Utilize brighwheel for communication with parents, collect tuition, distribute lesson plans, etc.
- Offer continuous training and support to our dedicated staff, ensuring top-notch care and education for our young learners.
- Cultivate positive relationships with parents and families through regular communication and involvement in center activities.
- Maintain accurate records and reports on enrollment, attendance, and other administrative tasks.
- Manage center resources like supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety and quality.
- Engage in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices and trends in early childhood education.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership role in an early childhood center or preschool.
- Robust knowledge of child development, early childhood education, and best practices.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate staff to provide top-quality care and education for children.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to early childhood education.
- Aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Education and Training - Industries Child Day Care Services
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