Regional Director of Child Care Center

This position reports to the Academy Owner and is responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in each Academy in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability. A commitment to Kiddie Academy’s mission of “Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials®” is imperative. This position assumes the responsibility of and oversees all operations and education functions of both Academies (Annapolis and Millersville).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best Academy candidates, improving the Academy’s operations and education functions with each new hire. Ensures Academies are fully staffed through succession planning, timely hiring and staff development.

• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all administrative staffs. Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes.

• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.

• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify each Academy’s performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.

• Under the Owner's direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints, and assists with drafting new budgets each year.

• Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan.

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts.

• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the Academies. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigns clear accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.

• Ensures an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools and personal leadership.

• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Ensures that each Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements and laws.

• Supports new Kiddie Academy initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of Kiddie Academy.

• Ensures that the Kiddie Academy Life Essentials® curriculum is presented as intended in all Academies; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.

• Actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.

• Performs observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.

• Assists with managing the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.

• Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meets all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.

• All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in early childhood education or a related field

• A minimum of five years’ experience as a center director

• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies

• Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices; thorough understanding of child development in early childhood education setting

• Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching or mentoring mechanisms

• The ability to work independently and as a team member

• Exemplary commitment to customer service

• Must be an effective outward communicator and listener

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $105,887.98 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Annapolis, MD 21401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Experience with children: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MSDE/OCC Directors Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $105,888