Child Care Director

Are you ready for the next step up in your management career? Are you looking for a job at a private preschool that raises the bar for early childhood education? We have a full-time opening for a Center Director.

The Director works to manage day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring compliance with State and Quality Rated guidelines while supporting our mission to enhance learning and development for each child.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.

• Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.

• Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.

• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.

• Must be experienced with Quality Rating Standards

• Manage and coordinate curriculum with staff that complies with state and federal requirements.

• Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.

• Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.

• Ensure enrollment is at a minimum of 95% capacity

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty

• Manage Center staff schedule

• Conduct Center orientation

• Complete annual staff reviews

• Conduct monthly staff meetings

• Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list

• Maintain complete Staff files

• Plan First aid, CPR and any other required training

• Plan emergency preparedness training

• Conduct classroom observations in accordance with Quality Rated requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have 2 or more years experience in a Child care Center as Director or Assistant

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience Managing or Assisting Management with Quality Rating

• Experience as Director or Assistant Director of a Quality Rated Center

• Experience using Procare Software

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Highly professional and dependable

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Benefits:

• Salary $40,000 to $50,000

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Formal Ongoing Training Program

• Free Child Care

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends & holidays off

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside within easy traveling distance to Atlanta 30329?

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30329 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30329: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person