Preschool Director

Summary

The School Director will plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, marketing, sales, policies, procedures, and teacher supervision. Reporting to the Regional Director, the School Director operates the childcare program in conformance with The Pillars policies and procedures and state day care licensing provisions. This role will also be responsible for the overall management of the center’s early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning, and coordinating of the children's educational programs and activities.

About Benefits
For The Pillars to achieve our mission, we seek out the best people to join our team. We offer competitive pay, paid training, medical coverage, vision, dental, life and cancer insurance, PTO, 12 paid holidays, a casual environment, a stocked staff lounge, birthday surprises, and quarterly staff outings so that each team member feels appreciated, valued, and equipped to achieve their own personal success. When you join the Pillars Family, you’ll experience for yourself how here, everything is different. And we like it that way.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure the center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Promote enrollment through marketing efforts; maintain public relations with parents, prospective clients and local schools; track and follow up on leads; and meet monthly enrollment goals.
• Schedule children for the childcare center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists
• Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs
• Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records of the childcare center; record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary; review income and expense, statistical, and budget status reports to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action; prepare billing reports on childcare center use
• Ensure the program operates within budgetary parameters established; if circumstances cause budget to exceed or create potential for budget exceeded, plan and implement cost reduction SOPs
• Ensure that school supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained
• Assist childcare center staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips; assist as necessary with duties of center staff
• Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide ongoing in-service training and evaluation of childcare staff
• Plan and develop staff hiring, onboarding and continued development plans for team members
• Review and approve all staff schedules, breaks and timecards. Approve overtime and maintain labor costs that align with company standards.
• Facilitate daily operations ensuring that HHSC compliance is maintained throughout the school.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Checklist and implementation of school action plans.
• Ensure Food Program compliance, participate in trainings, audits, and paperwork compliance
• Ensure problems encountered by staff are resolved; alter policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of the program.
• Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children. Conduct parent conferences as needed.
• Prepare reports to HHSC and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for at the center.
• Relate to children, families and employees with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
• Plan and participate in special events for staff and parents; as well as corporate events and meetings.
• Recognize signs of child abuse and neglect and understand the responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to HHSC
• Report child illnesses, injuries or any situation placing a child at risk to the Vice President of Operations and the Owners.
• Notify Vice President of Operations and the Owners immediately if arrested or charged with a crime.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team members for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel and Work Environment

This position operates in a childcare environment. The position will interact with children in early learning classrooms daily. Occasional travel is needed for training and staff development activities. Occasional overnight travel required for conference attendance and meetings at our Mission Team headquarters in San Antonio, TX.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The nature of this position is mildly active, requiring standing and walking for up to 30% of the time. This position will duties within an office environment, with standard office equipment. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds for moving furniture, classroom equipment, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule Expectations

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts that coincide with the needs of the school. Extended hours may be necessary as needed to cover staffing during center hours. Extended work weeks may be required to meet the needs of various company initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Meet HHSC minimum education and experience requirements for Director position.
• Thorough understanding of child development and best practices
• Meet minimum age, education, background check, and medical qualifications for the position
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time, processes and relationship
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adhere to deadline
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritie
• Excellent attention to detail with a high rate of accuracy in produced work
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for child-care centers.

Preferred Education and Experience

• B.A in Early Childhood Education, B.S. in Project Management, or other Bachelor of Education
• Two years of experience in childcare administration
• Sales and/or marketing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000