Childcare Center Director - Bilingual English​/Spanish

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. At Tierra Encantada, our values fuel everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing children's growth and creating intentional learning environments that inspire curiosity and development. We celebrate the richness of diversity, embracing the unique perspectives it brings to our community.

Guided by optimism, we are driven by a shared vision for a brighter future for every child, family, and team member we serve. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

The Center Director at Tierra Encantada is the cornerstone of our early childhood education center, embodying our commitment to excellence in business operations, educational quality, and customer service. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual who can inspire and lead the center team, foster a strong community, and drive the center towards achieving high enrollment and exceptional educational outcomes. The Center Director should exemplify our core values of Valuing Diversity, being Team Focused, Taking Ownership, and having a Passion for Excellence in every aspect of their role.

• Model Core Values:
  Embrace and exemplify Tierra Encantada's core values of optimism, accountability, drive, and being growth minded to foster a professional environment. Encourage diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone feels valued.
• Employee Engagement:
  Lead, manage, and develop a collaborative team culture. Emphasize recognition, continuous feedback, and coaching to promote long‑term staff retention and ensure team alignment towards common goals.
• Lead by Example:
  Demonstrate proactive engagement in daily operations, fostering collaboration and inspiring team members through hands‑on leadership.
• Communication & Relationships:
  Maintain professional, prompt communication with families, staff, vendors, licensing authorities, and corporate partners.
• Professional Development:
  Complete at least 20 hours of professional development annually while contributing to the organization's continuous improvement. Set and pursue leadership enhancement goals, including participation in Tierra Encantada's annual Directors Summit and other professional events. Actively seek personal development opportunities through workshops, additional certifications, and peer networking. Ensure that your professional growth aligns with Tierra Encantada's strategic goals.

• Hiring & Onboarding:
  Oversee the entire employment lifecycle, including developing hiring plans, recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding. Manage performance evaluations and ensure new hires are thoroughly integrated into the team.
• Staffing & Scheduling:
  Manage staff schedules, time‑off requests, and payroll reporting. Proactively plan for staffing changes and transitions by maintaining a bench of potential candidates. Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain adequate staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Training & Performance Management:
  Conduct regular performance assessments, provide consistent feedback, and implement professional development plans to enhance staff growth and overall performance. Ensure all employees receive necessary training and foster continuous learning to maintain educational excellence.
• Child Development:
  Monitor and review student progress regularly with teachers, ensuring comprehensive assessments are conducted and families are informed about their child's development.
• Accreditation:
  Achieve and uphold local and national accreditation standards, continuously pursuing improvements in educational quality.

• Operations Ownership:
  Take full responsibility for the center's day‑to‑day operations, ensure strict adherence to childcare licensing requirements, commercial kitchen regulations, Tierra…