What are the responsibilities and job description for the New School* Child Care Director position at Lightbridge Academy?
It starts with you! As a leader and Center Director, you play a key role in the lives of staff, parents and children by inspiring your team to achieve excellence, forming meaningful relationships, advocating for the education and wellbeing of children and leading a high quality child care center. If you possess a passion for early childhood education, a strong aptitude for business and a love for developing and growing a team…join us!
Your Mission:
The pulse of every Lightbridge Academy stems from the leadership that is demonstrated by each member of the center administration team. As the Center Director, you embody the Lightbridge Academy Core Values and foster a nurturing, happy and fun learning environment for all those in your Circle of Care. You are responsible for all operational aspects of the business while also demonstrating the ability to achieve center enrollment goals by providing a WOW experience. The ideal team member will continually strive for excellence, be a strong communicator, and a fast learner.
Job Responsibilities
- Create strong relationships resulting in high rate of retention and referrals by creating a WOW customer experience to all those in our Circle of Care.
- Build community relationships and enrollment through participation in local area marketing and execution of open houses and other marketing.
- Achieve center occupancy goals by providing center tours and following the Lightbridge enrollment process.
- Build a nurturing and positive learning environment by encouraging the growth and development of all those in the Circle of Care.
- Ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum.
- Uphold discretion in dealing with all confidential matters and information.
- Inspire and engage team members by example and providing mentoring and coaching.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children and staff members.
- Adhere to all Lightbridge Academy policies, procedures and state licensing regulations.
- Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Oversee the hiring process.
- Ensures accurate financial and key performance indicators.
- Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in Education
- Two years of experience as a Center Director
- Two years of management experience
- Strong time management, leadership and organizational skills
- Flexible and able to multi-task
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Financial and business acumen
- Completion of CPR and First Aid certification
Benefits:
As a cherished member of the Lightbridge family, we offer benefits that range from financial to well-being and beyond!
- Competitive salary
- Childcare discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Opportunity for advancement
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Directors Certification or qualifying Bachelors Degree?
Experience:
- Director/Administrative: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000 - $60,000
