Child Care Center Director

Full-time Center Director salaried role with GREAT benefits!

The Center Director will help shape the future of our childcare business while meeting the needs of our clients and their children. We strive to hire the best and most qualified staff to lead our centers. In turn, we pride ourselves on treating our career-minded team well by offering the following competitive compensation package: medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), free/discounted childcare, holidays, bonuses, and paid leave.

With your passion for childcare, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing others, you are eager and willing to fulfill the duties of the Center Director. You will be the face of the center, connecting with our families and leading our team.

Responsibilities:

• Own the day-to-day operations; manage and assume responsibility for the center
• Develop, maintain, and adhere to all guidelines, licensing requirements, health regulations, fire codes
• Oversee staff hiring, orientation, training, evaluations, and disciplinary process enforcement
• Provide direct supervision for teachers, assistants, aides, volunteers, and any support staff
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with corporate administration, staff, children, parents, and members of the community
• Ensure billing and collection procedures are done accurately and in a timely manner
• Keep center's expenses within allotted budget and prepare monthly reports
• Market center to promote enrollment
• Maintain a profitable center that meets and/or exceeds state licensing requirements
• Facilitate multiple online platforms that assist in teaching, parent engagement, and staff management

Requirements:

• MUST satisfy Virginia program director qualifications (22 VAC 40-185-190)
• A passion for childcare and children’s wellbeing, education, and growth
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain criminal background history checks, pass drug testing, and Child Protective Services Registry
• 3 years of childcare experience including
• 1 years of experience as an Assistant Director for a daycare /childcare
• 1 years of experience in a classroom setting or daycare / childcare provider
• Well-organized, thorough, and highly reliable/dependable
• Excited to use the best technology for running the business aspects of the center (Intellikids (CRM, Hiring Tool), Child Care Seer (ProCare like tool), Electronic Daily Journals, Curriculum Management, Bamboo (timesheet/HR tool), Excel, Word)
• Ability to handle stressful situations with grace; maintain a high level of professionalism, work ethic, and integrity at all times
• A demonstrated focus on the business management of a center

Preferred experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrate financial management and organizational skills
• Direct experience as a professional teacher of younger children
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is highly preferred
• Evening/Weekend availability for occasional Parent Nights and Center events

Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits offered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus Program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your qualifications under the VA licensing code to hold the position of Program Director?

Experience:

• Center director: 1 year (Preferred)
• Assistant Director: 2 years (Preferred)
• Classroom: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fredericksburg VA (22401) : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends & holidays off

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Required)

Work Location: In person