Director - Preschool

This position reports to the Franchisee and is responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in the Academy in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability. A commitment to Kiddie Academy’s mission of “Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials®” is imperative. This position assumes the responsibility of and oversees all operations and education functions of the Academy.

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the Academy’s operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffed Academy through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up to date human resources files.
• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of allstaff. Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable.
• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.
• Under the franchisee’s direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year.
• Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the franchisee.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts. Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the franchisee on a timely basis.
• Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the franchisee and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the franchisee.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the Academy. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans,assigning accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
• Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions.
• Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00
  -6:30 PM).
• Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Kiddie Academy’s philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping dis enrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas which contribute to student turnover.
• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for the Academy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will…