Job Description

The qualified education director will efficiently oversee our childcare center's day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will implement curriculum guidelines, maintain corporate standards, meet accreditation requirements, and optimize financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Accountability in all aspects of the operation

• Ensures School compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.

• Oversees and maintains all training hours required by the state.

• Trains and develops talent by establishing performance standards; communicates clear

performance expectations to school staff, verbally and in writing.

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the center and maintains supervisory responsibility for all school staff.

• Supervises and coaches staff members.

• Develop career plans and establish annual goal-setting to ensure continuous improvement during performance reviews.

• Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment, and accountability through innovation awards.

• Manages school staff by planning work schedules to cover classrooms and maintain child-teacher ratios.

• Conducts monthly staff meetings.

• Creates a newsletter for staff members with information about career promotions, teaching strategies, and suggestions.

• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment at the center

• Models appropriate and professional behavior.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the director of the school.

• Follows the guidelines of the AEA branding manual for social media postings.

• Enters visitors and tours in the AEA APP

• Participates in community events and professional associations.

• Build relationships with the parents.

• Sends parents a monthly newsletter with information about the curriculum, events, and other information.

• Meets with the parents to discuss situations and develop improvement plans.

• One-on-ones with teachers

Qualifications:  

• Meet state requirements for the education director position.

• Hold a minimum bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field

• Have at least four years of experience in a licensed childcare facility, with a minimum of two years in a management or supervisory role

• Demonstrate effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

• Possess the ability to multitask, respond promptly to emails, and keep systems updated.

• Show evidence of emotional intelligence and crisis management skills

• Be physically capable of performing tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting to 50 pounds regularly.

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