Early Childhood - Center Director

Early Learning Academies

Independence, OH

Expired: April 11, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

$24 to $29 Hourly
Full-Time

Early Childhood Education Center Director

Creative Playrooms - Independence, OH

Join the early learning professional leadership team, a progressive, culturally diverse early learning program.

The Center Director will be joining a team of teachers with a passion to make a difference in the lives of children. The central focus of our team is to connect with each child and family and to encourage and support them daily. The Director will teach and communicate with intention and passion and maintain a culture where all staff can thrive and grow professionally. A culture that supports a positive environment for our teachers as well as the children and families that attend our center.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with licensing requirements, conforming to health and safety guidelines.
Keep accurate and concise records.
Maintain knowledge of state, local and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, subsidy and third-party enrollment and contracts.
Prepare timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports.
Approve and accurately employee time, attendance, and onboarding new employees.
Enrollment and Attendance
Conduct informative and professional tours.
Familiarize parents with center policies.
Maintain complete and up-to-date attendance files for all children, completing yearly updates of all child files in September.
Register all parents and regular pick-up people in the touchpad system, explaining policies for signing in and out and security measures.
Develop and implement strategies to address any gaps in marketing and enrollment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education or related field from an accredited college or university, Associate of Arts, or a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).
CPL 3 or higher
Have 5 years of management experience, 2 years early childhood preferred.
Have at least 2 years' experience working with children.
Meet the state accredited ratings requirement and be registered as Director qualified as required by the State.
Must have a current first aid and CPR card.
Obtain a TB test (negative result) prior to beginning employment.
Be able to clear a State criminal background check.
Hold a current food handler permit.
Produce a clean driving abstract.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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