District Director – Early Childhood Education Centers
Join Our Team as a District Director in Northern Virginia
Are you a passionate advocate for early childhood education with a proven track record in leadership and management? LLE Education Group invites you to join our team as a District Director, providing regional administrative support in the vibrant landscape of northern Virginia. As a District Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of early childhood education in the region.
About Us:
LLE Education Group is committed to creating exceptional early childhood education experiences. We're searching for an accomplished District Director to guide and mentor Childcare Center Directors across 8 to 10 centers. Your dynamic leadership and communication skills will be essential as you collaborate with a diverse team, including center directors, parents, teachers, teacher assistants, cooks, bus drivers, cleaning contractors, and maintenance personnel.
Your mission is to cultivate an environment of excellence, aligning with corporate policies, state licensing standards, and national accreditation criteria. In addition, you will oversee the financial success of each center in your district, ensuring their sustainable operations.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations of childcare centers within your district.
- Team Building: Recruit, train, and manage personnel, fostering a cohesive and motivated team.
- Communication: Demonstrate hands-on leadership and effective communication skills when engaging with center management, staff, and other school
- personnel.
- Strategic Vision: Exhibit creative vision and strategic thinking while implementing long-term plans and company policies.
- Financial Stewardship: Provide oversight of budgets for each school, optimizing financial performance.
- Policy Implementation: Provide clear and focused leadership in implementing LLE Education Group programming and policies.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant licensing and accreditation standards in all programs and centers.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or higher in early childhood education, social services, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of center management or school leadership experience; multi-site management experience strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Virginia’s licensing standards for child day centers.
- Proficient in financial reporting and budget management.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Outlook and the Microsoft Office suite; experience with Procare software preferred.
- Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-driven with the ability to set and achieve goals independently.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality staff.
- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time within the defined Northern Virginia district and to the corporate office in Woodbridge, VA.
- Occasional overnight travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Successful completion of a background check prior to employment.
Benefits:
- Generous paid leave policy.
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- 401k with employer match (after one year of employment).
- Discounted childcare.
- Paid training & professional development opportunities.
- Mileage reimbursement.
At LLE Education, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our team members bring to our organization.
Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education. Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to excellence.