Child Care Director : kiddie academy

Kiddie Academy has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and inspiring educator to join us as our Director. This position allows you to mesh your experience in early childhood education and small business management with your communications and creative skills to guide a passionate team of childcare professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.  this could be the job for you.

We are seeking a Child Care Director to join our child care center team. The Child Care Director will play a key role in the growth and development of our organization. By providing effective leadership to our team of childcare professionals, they will ensure that our organization continues to deliver quality childcare services to our community and maintain excellent standards of operation and customer service

Compensation & Benefits

The Child Care Director will receive an annual salary of per year. In addition, provides exceptional benefits, such as paid-time off, bonus, medical dental and vision plans, free child care

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and supervise the training of qualified childcare staff.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure quality childcare service.
• Organize and manage childcare activities, groups, and programs, curriculum
• Monitor the progress of each child and organize meetings with parents to discuss any concerns.
• Develop and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Track staff performance and provide feedback to improve work performance.
• Collaborate with other organizations to provide exceptional childcare services.
• Manage operational budget and ensure that resources are used in a fiscally responsible manner
• Manage Subsidy program
• NJ Grow or NAEYC accreditation
• Touring parents, proven ability in increasing enrollments
• Proficient in budgeting, marketing, operations

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree in education, childcare, early childhood development or equivalent
• At least five years of experience in working in a national childcare
• Excellent leadership, customer service, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of credentialing requirements in the state of New Jersey

•Dynamic leadership, with out of the box thinking to make it a best in class center

• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards for childcare
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procare (or other systems)
• Valid driver’s license
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a center director or assistant director
• State-required director’s credential
• 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

EEOC Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing a safe and discrimination-free workplace for all of our employees regardless manof race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We strive to create an environment that values equality, respect, and fairness.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 per year bonus benefits

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child Care Center Director: 2 years (Preferred)

Salary : $75,000