What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest?
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Education and Experience:
- Has minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Center Director in a licensed childcare center.
- Meets State Requirements for a State license as a Center Director, preferably with a non-renewable certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university and 3 years of management experience in a multi-unit environment required (i.e., early childhood education, retail, restaurant, and/or franchise concepts).
- Must be able to pass background check with fingerprinting.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new employees as needed.
- Executes operational strategies for the school to drive success in critical performance categories: enrollment, retention, productivity, quality, customer service and is present in the schools daily, 5 days a week.
- Uses critical thinking to analyze center trends and performance, while providing support to enable centers to thrive.
- Builds high performing teams by creating an environment of trust and rapport with franchisee’s and support school employees.
- Leads the licensing, marketing, and advertising efforts for the school.
- Actively seeks out resources to minimize and resolve problems.
- Proactively addresses concerns, considering the needs and opinions of both internal and external customers.
- Consistently seeks new and innovative ways to improve performance for the school.
- Consistently maintains knowledge of standard operating procedures and childcare licensing regulations.
- Ensures school operates within state requirements and avoids opportunity for risk.
- Effects change required for continual compliance and improvement.
- Manages budget in compliance with franchisee’s guidelines.
- Represents the school to public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity.
- Foster and maintain excellent community outreach and partnerships.
- Maintains exceptional relationships with enrolled families through written and verbal communication, family events, and positive interactions.
- Attends/conducts meetings and trainings as directed.
- Consistently follows through with all duties and responsibilities as assigned in a competent and timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Strong analytical, decision making, and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to motivate and resolve conflicts.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
- Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Professional presentation and attitude.
- Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze, and solve problems, fostering a positive work environment.
- Effective leader and role model for the school team.
- Ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
- Knowledge of State and local standards.
- Knowledge of early child development and appropriate practices.
- Ability to ensure safe, loving, learning environment for children.
- Counseling and behavior management skills required.
- Strong effective, interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use technology as required.
- Participates in activities of professional and personal growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000 - $55,000 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000
