Director of Early Learning Services

Position Summary

The Director of Early Learning Services is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the childcare center and campus-based Bloom Room program. This position oversees academic and non‑academic childcare services, ensuring high‑quality early learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment. The Director provides strategic direction, supervises staff, manages enrollment and financial processes, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with families, community partners, and leadership to support the organization’s mission.

The role requires a strong balance of educational leadership, operational management, regulatory oversight, and family engagement.

• Oversee and direct all childcare services related to daycare and campus Bloom Room.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, program policies, and address student behavioral or learning concerns.
• Monitor student progress and provide assistance in resolving problems.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
• Teach classes, courses, or provide direct care to children as needed.
• Direct and coordinate activities of assigned staff.
• Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports for leadership team.
• Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
• Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, recommending any necessary modifications.
• Set educational standards and goals and help establish protocols, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and guiding principles of West Care Foundation.
• Complete orientation and mandated training activities, including e‑learning courses, within required time frames.
• Ensure timely follow‑through on all children’s tuition payments and report discrepancies promptly.
• Provide accurate and timely weekly payment information to support precise accounting processes.
• Collaborate with the Early Learning Coordinator to develop outreach strategies and recruit new student enrollment.
• Work toward obtaining childcare accreditation and maintain all required standards.
• Complete invoicing and reporting required for the Food Program within established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with all parties involved in the Food Program, including vendors, providers, and funding agencies.
• Maintain accurate and complete files for both teachers and students.
• Ensure full compliance with Florida DCF licensing standards, including documentation, staff‑to‑child ratios, classroom requirements, and training mandates.
• Oversee daily operations of the center, including staffing, classroom activities, parent communication, and facility maintenance.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate all childcare staff to ensure high‑quality educational and safety practices.
• Develop and implement appropriate curriculum and ensure classrooms follow developmentally appropriate practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and ensure continuous improvement in program quality.
• Ensure emergency preparedness plans are current, trained, and practiced according to state requirements.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment by ensuring all sanitation, safety, and security procedures are followed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, guardians, staff, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead enrollment…