Center Director

Overview

External Job Posting:
Center Director at Ivywood Academy

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our students as our First Priority.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

• Job Type: Full-time Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday’s school events
• Schedule:
  
  Shift: 8-hour shift
• Pay: $45,000.00 – 50,000.00 plus bonus plus benefit package based on veritable education and experience
• Work setting:
  In-person
• Education:
  
  Bachelors (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Assistant/Director: 2 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: 40 Hour Director Training (Preferred)
• Work Location:
  
  In person

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our students as our First Priority. As the Ivywood Academy Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school’s staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.

• Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Completing Food Program requirements as indicated by CACFP guidelines.
• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards. Ensuring all Bright from the Start (BFTS) Compliance guidelines are met within the center. This includes proactive monitoring walks, communicating needed repairs or resources, and training staff on BFTS regulations.
• Serve as the direct support to the Executive Director to ensure all aspects of a private preschool are enacted. Responsibilities would include the health and safety of staff and students, enrollment and financial wellness, staffing, training and retention, campus support, and delivery of high-quality education and care for students.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Preparing the center, classrooms, and staff to maintain the highest level of 3 for Quality Rated
• Increasing and retaining enrollment
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Supporting in the successful hiring and onboarding of high-quality instructional staff that align to the needs of the school.
• Responsible for fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the growth and development of staff and students.
• Coaches and supports teachers including preparation of the classroom, lesson planning, classroom management, student assessments and parent meetings.
• Keeps current on best practices and evidence-based interventions in early childhood education, technology, math, and literacy instruction.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of technology and/or technology and/or technological advancements to be implemented in the teaching process so that students become proficient using cutting edge resources.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CDA, TCC, Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• 40-hour Director Training (preferred). Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements within (6 months) of employment.
• 1-3 years working in a childcare center.
• 2-3 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Thank you for your unwavering support to our school.