Center Director

The Guild of St. Agnes is the largest early education and care agency in Central MA with a mission to provide families with quality and affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Join our team where you will make a tremendous impact on children's lives, one that can have a lasting impression!

We are currently seeking a Center Director at our Grove St location in Worcester, MA. This individual will shape the center environment within agency guidelines by leading, coordinating and guiding staff toward an advanced quality early childhood program. Ensure policies and procedures are current and compliant with Federal, State, local and company expectations. Lead staff in training and client relations while driving growth using positive, proactive consistent communication.

Children, Families and Staff Relationship Management responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective and positive communication with families and staff members. Act as a liaison to support communications and promote a positive experience for all.
• Provide leadership to ensure programs and services are successfully delivered through teaching staff, including monthly staff meetings. Observe, supervise and support employees, modeling appropriate practices.
• Follow requirements of the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) including monitoring children's files, conducting quarterly parent meetings, maintaining employee files and if needed making referrals to social service agencies.
• Conduct informational tours of the facility to prospective families.
• Supervise scheduling vacation and absences to ensure proper care and coverage.
• Complete management evaluations and review all staff evaluations
• Collaborate with Leadership to ensure an effective workforce.

Program and Operations Management responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise the program in accordance with the philosophy of the parent company and the EEC rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the program during the hours of operation and in cases of emergency, designates and mentors an alternate person for absences or vacation coverage.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports and documents to administrative staff including financial and budget data, enrollment figures and collected human resources paperwork.
• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the property informing Director of Facilities or Director of Transportation when additional support is needed.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field is required.
• Director II Certification
• Willingness to reply to clients and staff about urgent circumstances including weekends and evenings.
• Well-developed leadership skills to build a team within the center.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated recent experience on your resume showing knowledge of and caring for children's physical, emotional, and developmental patterns in a center setting.
• Ability to effectively implement learning theories and apply curriculum development along with excellent computer skills in MSWord and Excel.
• Must complete and maintain successful background record check (BRC) as well as complete a satisfactory physical within 6 months as well as maintain current first aid and CPR training.

The Guild of St. Agnes offers an excellent benefits package including; health and disability insurances, a 401k with up to 10% employer contribution, up to 6 weeks of vacation, and more.

The Guild of St. Agnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment for all employees