Operations Manager Preschool

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and enhance our operational processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring that all operations align with our strategic goals. This role involves managing profit and loss, driving business development, and implementing process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful completion of initiatives.
• Analyze profit and loss statements to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational objectives.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with sales teams to align operational capabilities with market demands.

Experience

(1) High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent quarter units as specified in (h)(1)(A) and (h)(1)(B) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall be in administration or staff relations.

(B) Twelve of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.

(2) An associate of arts degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

(3) A bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

(4) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(i) Approved schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, or by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

(j) Accredited schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those accredited by any one of the following recognized accrediting agencies:

(1) Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.

(2) Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

(3) Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

(4) Association of Independent Colleges and Schools.

(5) National Association of Trade and Technical Schools.

(k) Units earned through correspondence courses from approved or accredited schools, colleges or universities shall be accepted for meeting educational requirements as specified in (h) above.

(l) Each year of experience required in (h)(1), (h)(2) or (h)(3) above shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 100 days in a calendar year, as a teacher under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a director under this chapter.

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.86

• Proven experience in an operations management role or similar position.
• Strong supervisory skills with a track record of effective leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies.
• Experience managing profit and loss responsibilities effectively.
• Background in business development strategies is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with process improvement techniques such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Excellent strategic planning abilities with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Join us in this pivotal role where you can make a significant impact on our operations while driving success for the organization!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23