What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at Creative Kids Academy?
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Creative Kids Academy is seeking a center director for our Elk River location. The center director is responsible for the operation and instructional leadership of the program. We are looking for a leader who is positive, reliable, energetic, and creative. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a company you can grow with, we are the right fit for you. Join our team today!
Why Creative Kids Academy?
Creative Kids Academy is a privately-owned Early Childhood Education program with twelve locations across the Twin Cities, serving children from six weeks to twelve years old.
- Quality - We are well-respected within the community and industry for our strong teaching team and commitment to providing access to quality childcare.
- Inclusivity - We foster a fun, inclusive, welcoming work environment which allows staff to thrive personally and professionally.
- Creativity - We value and reward creativity and out-of-the box thinking.
- Growth - We are invested in your future! We offer mentorship, training and support to ensure you can succeed and grow within the company and industry. We pride ourselves on promoting from within so there are plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all current standards are met for licensing, NAEYC, Parent Aware and more
- Positive leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with the staff, families and children served
- Supervise all daily operations of the center, including staffing, scheduling, implementation of the curriculum, and accounting
- Utilize social media and partner with local businesses to promote and market the center
- Maintain and increase student enrollment and conduct tours
- Ensure health and safety standards are being met
- Undergo required trainings and ensure all staff undergo and maintain all trainings required by licensing
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Rule 3
- Must be lead teacher qualified
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills, organized, and detail-oriented
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
- Minimum 1 year childcare management experience
Benefits:
- Generous childcare discount
- Medical & dental insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401K savings and investment plan
- Referral program
- Bonus, reward and recognition programs
- Signing bonus
- Annual raises and bonuses
- Professional growth, training, mentorship and support
This is a full-time position with 40 scheduled hours, and overtime paid at time and a half as needed.
Please visit our website to learn more about our program: ckakids .com. You can apply directly on our website, or send resumes and questions to hr@ ckakids. com. Come join the Creative Kids Academy community today!
