Daycare Center / Preschool Director

Job Description :The Center Director will be responsible for the day-to-day and overall operations of the facility, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines while supporting our mission to enhance learning and development for each child. She/he will hire and train all the staff for the school/daycare, and implement the curriculum provided by the company's management team. The Director will ensure that the staff provides the best possible learning and care experience for the children in our programs, oversees the curriculum, and markets the facility and our programs. She/he must have extensive knowledge of childcare management and early education and must have the business skills to manage the administrative, operational, and financial aspects of the facility.Responsibilities and DutiesImplements policies, procedures, and systems to ensure a safe, healthy environment in compliance with the company policies and State Standards at all times. Specific procedures of critical compliance are but not limited to: release procedures, sign in and out, medication, bus run/field trip proceduresRepresents the daycare and company to public, community, parents, visitors, and staff with professionalism and integrityRecruits, hires, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates staffPlans and participates responsibly in marketing and special eventsMaximize occupancy of the buildingEffects change required for continual compliance and improvementsManages budget in compliance with the company's guidelinesOrganizes and manages meetings and training as requiredConsistently follows through with all duties and miscellaneous duties as assigned in a competent and timely mannerDay to day operations in compliance with Quality Standards of the franchiseWise productive use of timeFollows through with all assigned dutiesCompletes any additional duties as assignedAble to accept and handle changeReceives instruction and direction in an appropriate mannerAble to work flexible hoursQualifications and SkillsA minimum of 3 years as a Center Director at a licensed childcare centerMust meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this positionPrevious experience operating and managing all aspects of a school/daycares with a capacity of at least 100 children, including business management, education, and continual learning and development, campus environment, and marketing and communicationsClassroom teaching experience in an early childhood facility a plusPleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personalityExcellent interpersonal and leadership skillsExcellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stressStrong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHighly professional and dependableStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internetMust be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situationsBenefitsCompetitive base salaryAggressive bonus program based on results deliveredJob Type: Full-timeExperience:Director License: 2 year (Required)Childcare: 4 years (Required)Company DescriptionAmerica's Choice Childcare Center was founded in 1983 to provide the highest quality early childhood program and afterschool experience in a secure and nurturing environment. We have 5 locations around the Houston Area which provide a unique developmental program designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as a Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten program. In addition, a dynamic Afterschool program for school-aged students and a Summer Camp program are offered.Company DescriptionAmerica's Choice Childcare Center was founded in 1983 to provide the highest quality early childhood program and afterschool experience in a secure and nurturing environment. We have 5 locations around the Houston Area which provide a unique developmental program designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as a Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten program. In addition, a dynamic Afterschool program for school-aged students and a Summer Camp program are offered.