Assistant Director

Director Job Description

Job Position: Director

Reports To: Owner of Future Scholars Childcare & Preschool

Under general supervision of the Owner, the Director operates the center in conformance with center policies and core values, GSQ Accreditation standards and procedures, and CDC State licensing standards and provisions. The incumbent works closely with the Owner, leadership team, and center staff to maintain a passionate and nurturing culture for children and support teachers in implementing a hands‑on curriculum. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling services of the childcare, exercising independent judgment and decision‑making authority as delegated, including policies, procedures, staff supervision, and ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care.

The Director is directly accountable for overall operational management according to well‑established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long‑range planning. The Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure that the center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management that mirrors the organization’s mission and core values.
• Develop and implement operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
• Assist staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow‑up on particular activities, assist as necessary with instructional assistants’ duties.
• Daily use of CRM Child Care Management System in Procare Connect to contact and follow up with leads to maintain that the center is fully enrolled year‑round.

• Ensure that staff’s problems are resolved; alter policies and procedures to ensure the program’s smooth operation in line with the company’s core values.
• Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in‑service training and childcare staff evaluation.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly staff meetings to discuss and review important topics for the upcoming month. Meetings should be held during one weekday evening per month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
• Coordinate staff birthday and anniversary celebration as well as monthly staff appreciation activities.
• Conduct staff one‑on‑one meetings monthly for all center staff.
• Provides consultative services to work teams to coach the resolution of employee issues in performance management. Develop staff performance improvement plans when necessary and provide training for leaders in this area in line with the company’s core values.

• Ensure company policies and emergency safety procedures are implemented, practiced, and adhered to; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Ensure that an educational program accountability system is in place that aligns instruction with legal requirements and contractual performance standards.
• Collaborate with the Owner to ensure center advancement through GSQ accreditation standards.
• Interface with partner agencies to ensure quality control and program success.
• Develop master staff schedule and coordinate scheduling process to ensure contractual and financial compliance.
• Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records of the childcare center.
• Recruit and schedule children for the center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Responsible for ensuring maximum student enrollment in the center.
• Oversee all office functions, human resources, personnel management (staff supervision), purchase and maintain childcare supplies and equipment.

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