Regional Director of Child Care Center

Looking to make a difference in the lives of kids, families, and an incredible team of educators? If your answer was "YES!" that means we need you to join us in helping to impact more lives for the greater good of our families and communities!

Green Garden Child Development Center is seeking an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead, coach, develop and encourage our incredible team of Campus Directors. We have created a respectful and responsive business family that cares for each other, and are looking for a Childcare & Education Leader that embodies these values.

• We Care Deeply
• We Are Growth Minded
• We Give Our Whole Heart
• We Put Team First
• We Are Solution Focused

If this sounds like you, it means you will lead our team, connect with families, and care for children in a variety of ways including:

• Promoting the Excellence of Green Garden throughout Your Work and Life.
• Leading a highly driven and talented team of Directors in supporting them as they lead their teams, campuses and impact their communities.
• Being Knowledgeable and Capable of Maintaining State of Michigan Licensing Compliance.
• Inspiring Your Director Team to Ensure Every Aspect of Our Green Garden Program is Experienced by Every Student at Every Campus and Provide Feedback and Support for Change When Needed.
• Having a Strong Focus on Leadership Through Example in Attendance, Attitude, Passion, and Performance.
• Providing Care and Leadership to all Director Team Members including Connecting, Coaching, and Mentoring.
• Recognizing and Creating Development Plans for Each Director Team Member to Provide Professional Growth.
• Being the Driver of Ideas, Engagement and Growth of Family and Student Recruiting, Enrollment, Orientation, and Retention.
• Working with the Director Team to help lead Seasonal Special Events for all of our communities.
• Work with Director Team to lead Company Wide Impact Events, Staff Support and Appreciation Strategies, and other Events as Needed.
• Sharing in the Vision, Growth, and Development of Green Garden in its Passion to Provide the Best Quality Care for a Growing Number of Kids in Metro Detroit.
• Drive Vision and Ideas as a Contributing and Effective member of the Leadership Team of Green Garden Child Development Center.
• Sharing our Values, Exhibiting them in Your Daily Interactions, and Inspiring them In Others.

Yes, it's a lot! That's why we are looking for a go-getter with a growth mindset who has the ability to work collaboratively and also independently, have effective public and interpersonal communication skills, and a willingness to humbly support their fellow members of the leadership team.

What You Need to Come With:

• Minimum of 3 Years of Lead Director Experience of a Growing Childcare Center
• Certified and Qualified to be a Childcare Center Director under the State of Michigan Licensing Requirements
• Understanding and an Ability to Lead within the High Scope Early Childhood Curriculum & Philosophy
• Proven experience as a Leader, Early Childhood Educator and Caregiver
• Thorough knowledge of Michigan Licensing Regulations and Quality Standards
• Excellent Organizational and Administrative Skills
• Aptitude in Creative Problem-Solving
• Must have the Skill Set to work in a Fast-Paced Environment with Frequent Interruptions.

If this sounds like something that would make your career feel like a "get-to" rather than a "got-to" every day, and our pay scale, benefits, and work requirements fit where you are in life, then send us your resume with a great cover letter of why you would be the right member to join this incredible family of ours!

For more information on who we are, check us out at www.greengardencdc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work
• School

Application Question(s):

• Does anything currently limit your availability to fulfill a salaried position that requires flexibility and changing expectations each week?
• Share about your greatest win in your previous or current role as a Child Care Center Director:
• There are a number of ways to be qualified as a Childcare Director in the State of Michigan, what are your qualifications?
• Leadership Experience: What is the largest team you have led? What was your greatest win in this time? What was your biggest frustration?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare Director: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Royal Oak, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000