Childcare Center Director

The Learning Experience Columbia, SC Fulltime

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Summary

Leads classroom, staff, family, and licensing operations in a childcare center; includes performance bonus, employee discounts, free uniforms, paid time off, and training and development. Requires at least 1 year of center leadership/management experience, infant to preschool teaching experience, and state-specific guidelines.

Highlights

Benefits
Paid time off
Experience
1+ year center leadership/management; teaching infants to preschool
Education
Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field preferred
Certifications
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Training Provided
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee Discount
Employee discounts
Uniform Provided
Free uniforms

Job description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Role:  Childcare Center Director

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with a childcare or preschool experience to join our team as a Childcare Center Director.

What We Offer:

  • State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.
Daily responsibilities for the Center Director are:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

  • Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
  • Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
  • Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
  • Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
  • Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
  • Builds and communicates weekly schedules
  • Daily management of classroom ratios
  • Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
  • Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget. 
CUSTOMER FOCUS

  • Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
  • Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
  • Executes “parent pleasers”
  • Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
  • Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
  • Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
  • Responsible for accident/incident reporting
  • Medication management
  • Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
  • Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Apply Now If You:

  • Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
  • Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
  • Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
  • CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
  • Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
We value your experience in a childcare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.

Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive! 

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