Early Childcare Education Center Director
26 days ago
Hazlet
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Company parties, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Training & development We're seeking an experienced Early Childcare Education Center Director to lead our high-quality program and nurturing school community that fosters a lifelong love of learning through a balanced approach to academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth. About the Role As Director, youll be at the heart of our schools successleading and supporting a dynamic team of teachers and administrators, ensuring compliance with state and franchise standards, partnering with families, and creating a safe, enriching, and inclusive environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Key Responsibilities Administrative • Oversee all aspects of school operations, including educational programming, staff management, inventory and supply management, compliance & quality management and driving growth for the schools future, • Maintain all required records, including children's files, faculty records, health & safety logs, licensing documentation, and training records, • Annually review and update the Employee Handbook to reflect current policies and state requirements, • Compliant use of all franchise required systems and data regarding child & family management, class lists, transitions and other such requirements, • Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to continually prioritize and reprioritize tasks depending on the events of the day, • Possess genuine love for children and a strong commitment to childrens education, growth and well-beingLeadership & Staff Management, • Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor a high-performing team of teachers and staff, • Thorough onboarding, including training on policies, curriculum, and classroom management, following all state and franchise requirements., • Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and support professional growth, • Facilitate regular staff meetings and periodic teacher meetings, • Create a positive and collaborative workplace culture rooted in respect and accountability, • Manage scheduling, ratio compliance, and staff coverage with precision, • Ensure the staff is current with all required training, certifications and appropriate documentationCompliance & Quality Assurance, • Ensure full compliance with New Jersey licensing regulations, franchise requirements and health/safety protocols, • Own the compliance and upkeep of records for all state and franchise licensing, accreditation and health/safety regulations, • Maintain complete and current staff and child files, emergency procedures, and licensing documentation, • Lead fire drills, safety checks, and health program implementation, • Work closely with local and state agencies and accreditation bodies, • Develop action plans for all Emergency PreparednessCurriculum, Classroom & Program Oversight, • Oversee implementation of a developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum, • Support lesson planning and classroom management in collaboration with teachers, • Conduct classroom observation, student monitoring & reporting regular ratio checks and teacher performance checks against learning objectives, • Manage a maintenance system to maintain facility upkeep and repairs, • Coordinate enrichment programs, field trips, community outreach programs and seasonal events, • Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for innovation and improvementFamily & Community Engagement, • Build and sustain trusting relationships with families, • Communicate school policies and child development updates clearly and professionally, • Manage the end-to-end Enrollment process for a smooth and easy experience for families, • Maintain effective home-school communication through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and progress reports., • Resolve escalations transparently and quickly, • Plan parent orientations, conferences, and education events, • Develop and maintain relationships with local pediatricians, dentists, and agencies supporting children with special needs, • Represent the school in the community and at professional eventsOperations & Fiscal Management, • Manage school budget, purchasing, payroll oversight, and petty cash, • Ensure inventory control and timely ordering of supplies, • Implement a nutritious snack program, • Maintain a clean, well-equipped, and inviting learning environment, • B.S. in Early Childcare Education or related field (M.S. preferred), • Minimum 3 years of leadership in a licensed childcare/preschool center (or 8+ years in absence of degree), • In-depth knowledge of state licensing standards, developmentally appropriate practices, NJCCIS and NJ Grow and compliance-focused way of working, • Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, • Ability to handle emergencies and day-to-day challenges with grace and confidence, • Salary: $70,000$85,000 (commensurate with experience) + Bonus Potential, • Benefits: Health Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401(k) Match | Professional Development | Discounted Childcare, • Competitive Pay with annual performance bonuses, • Full Benefits Package: Health, vision, dental, PTO, and 401(k) match, • Professional Development Support and networking opportunities, • Discounted Childcare and a family-first culture Apply Today with your resume and cover letter. Together, were shaping the futureone child at a time.