Childcare Director
Description
We are seeking an Early Childhood Center Director for our Childcare Center in Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Center: Punkin Patch Childcare Center
Salary: $55,000-$65,000
$2,500 Sign on Bonus!!!
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education. Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our students through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy
- Serve as a mentor/coach to early childhood team
- Focus on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and successfully grow enrollment
- Create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns
- Manage tuition, payroll and center expenses in line with budget
- Articulate in explaining importance of early childhood education (ECE) in child’s development
- Builds relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families
- Develops teaching staff by conducting ongoing observations, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities
- Ensures orientation and training is received by all new and experienced teachers and/or others and equips employees with job-critical knowledge and education
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field required
- Previous managerial and leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of families and children
- Demonstrated strong skills in sales and customer service
- Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and collaboration
- Budget and financial accountability and revenue-generation experience preferred
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong management skills
- Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
- Candidate must also pass all background checks and meet state requirements
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, a 401K plan with match, and professional development programs!
If you have a positive attitude and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Punkin Patch Childcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law
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