Executive Child Care Center Director
Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC is a small family owned business in education in Portland, OR. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Provide high-quality early childhood education.
Who we are
Kozy Kids Enrichment Center has been providing outstanding childcare since 2001. Inspired by Reggio Emilia, our individual play-based approach attentively nurtures and encourages each child’s unique curiosity, perspective and learning journey. Our beautiful school is filled with natural light, plants, and inviting classrooms to help children feel at home on their first day as a Kozy Kid. We work as a team, never stop improving and reward generously.
Job Description
Oversee all aspects of Enrichment Center, reporting directly to ownership
Management position with co-director assistant
Monday through Friday only (weekends off)
8 am – 5 pm daytime business hours
Responsibilities
Maintain Enrichment Center best practice standards at every level
Build enrollment and relationships with parent clientele
Hire, train, manage, and re-train staff as necessary in Emergent curriculum and best practices
Responsible for physical care, safety and well-being of children in Center
Ensure a safe, clean, and attractive classroom environments and overall center.
Develop a positive relationship with each child, while encouraging self-esteem and self-discipline
Establish a positive relationship with each child's family, including daily documentation through the software app. (training provided)
Plan, write, and implement weekly lesson plans based using emergent curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach (training provided)
Review each child’s progress and revise lesson plans as they grow
Collaborate with Co-Teachers to further best teaching practices
Communicate with Directors whatever will help better KKEC
Participate in staff meetings, activities, and free professional development trainings
Perform other duties as assigned (i.e., organize classroom environments, clean center equipment, sanitize toys, etc.)
Complete the majority of administrative tasks involved in running a child care center. This includes such tasks as licensing requirements, processing enrollments, keeping attendance and health and safety records, ordering supplies, budgeting and keeping billing records.
Desired
Excellent communicator and a heart for people.
Prior experience in Director role.
HR/Leadership experience is a plus.
Multiple years of experience in Early Childhood Teaching.
Bachelor’s/Masters degree is preferred
Childhood Development Associate certification
Ability to relocate (to help open future centers)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person