What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at Celebree Learning Centers?
At every Celebree School™, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our School family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding child care jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.
At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.
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Full Time (30 hour per week) Benefits Offered:
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Tiers Program
- Career Development
- Short Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Child Care Discounts
- Orientation Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Monthly Team Building Initiatives
- Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
- Free Uniform Items
**not an all-inclusive list**
Essential Functions:
- Anticipates staffing needs; identifies and hires the best talent; supervises, coaches, develops and motivates assistant director and school staff.
- Supports orientation and on-going training; monitors and coaches staff in Celebree practices.
- Networks within the community to recruit new families; follows-up with potentials; committed to reaching enrollment goals.
- Provides staff with timely, specific feedback including classroom observations, one-on-ones and performance evaluations.
- Promotes teamwork and enthusiasm; fosters commitment to Celebree mission, vision, and values—protect, educate, nurture.
- Documents effectively; consistent use of company performance management tools/processes.
- Ensures exceptional customer service experiences, e.g., thorough, friendly tours; welcoming environment; accessible for parent meetings, phone calls, etc.; concerns addressed in a timely manner.
- Ensures school is consistently clean, neat and organized and meets visual execution standards; recommends repair work as needed.
- Supports and leads new company initiatives; ensures adaptation of new programs, policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, MSDE-OCC regulations, and Celebree standards, policies and procedures.
- Plans and supervises school field trips and programs; ensures curriculum is followed appropriately.
- Creates effective staff schedules; maintains accurate and complete employee and child files; regularly performs classroom observations and acts on deficiencies.
- Ensures School financials are up-to-date, accurate and organized.
- Demonstrates accountability and initiative; identifies opportunities/goals for the school.
- Understands payroll and budget control and remains within target; achieves enrollment goals.
Education/Experience:
- BA or BS degree in early childhood education or related discipline. Those with experience and an Associates Degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- 40-45 clock hrs administrative training, 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
- OCC conducted 3 clock hr regulation training session.
- 45 clock hrs of Infant/Toddler Training.
- 90 clock hrs Preschool Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
- 45 clock hrs each in Child Development (birth through school age) and Curriculum for School Age Care
- Minimum of 2-years experience in a licensed childcare school.
- Management experience required.
- Talent for leading and elevating a team via coaching, mentoring and clear, consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability
