Director, Daycare Center/Preschool

Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Westport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2022 CLOSED ON 3/21/2023

Job Posting for Director, Daycare Center/Preschool at Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program

Bright Beginnings is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our program is designed to meet the need of infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe and nurturing environment. Our program supports and nurtures the growth of each individual child in all areas of development: social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative. It is our goal is to strengthen the bridge between our customers’ work and family life by creating a special place that supports both parents and children.

Bright Beginnings offers a creative environment and place a high priority on team effort and dedication to our children and families.

Description

Deliver the instructional program and the overall operation of the school including the enrollment & retention of students, parent and community relations, staff supervision and development, marketing plan implementation, and facility management.

Responsibilities

· Manage day-to-day activities as required

· Establish performance goals and objectives

· Create academic programs and instructional resources

· Monitor students for progress and make appropriate referrals

· Assist with record-keeping

· Conduct tours and marketing activities

· Meet with other administrators, parents, and community organizations as required

· Communicate with parents and resolve their concerns

· Maintaining proactive and positive relationship with parents and prospective parents

· Ensure compliance with state licensing standards

· Foster and maintain a safe environment

· Supervise, evaluate, train, and mentor teachers and other staff

· Recruiting qualified staff and new employee orientation

· Work actively with teachers to maintain high curriculum standards

· Enrolling new families, including tours

· Visit classrooms, observe teaching methods, and make recommendations for improvement

· Staff scheduling

· Provide feedback to the management regarding the operations

· Assist with collection tuition and other fees

· Answer phones and serves at the front desk as needed

· May be required to step into the Teacher role in the classroom when needed (during staff shortages)

· Ordering supplies

· Attend training and development sessions as required

· Supervise meal program

· All other duties as assigned or deemed necessary

Requirements and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education or human development

· Director’s Credentials

· Experience in education administration or business administration

· Knowledge of state licensing standards

· Experience with early childhood education in terms of safety, cognitive & social/emotional learning, and communication with parents

· Daycare classroom experience

· Be an energizing and positive influence on staff, students, and parents

· A history of achievement

· Relentless work ethic

· Multi-tasking

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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