Director

  • Full-time

Highlights

As Center Director, you will lead a growing center as the face of the program, partnering with parents as their go to resource, leading teachers and the children they care for each and every day. You are a skilled communicator, you have great energy and are enthusiastic about building enrollment, developing those who report to you; and ensuring that the center is compliant within the MSDE regulations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJessup, MD
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Benefits:
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Great Work Environment
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Early Childhood Center Director to lead our team! As Center Director, you will lead a growing center as the face of the program, partnering with parents as their go to resource, leading teachers and the children they care for each and every day.  You are a skilled communicator, you have great energy and are enthusiastic about building enrollment, developing those who report to you; and ensuring that the center is compliant within the MSDE regulations. You aim to have your teachers creating and implementing a joyful engaging learning experience. Your goal is to create a welcoming learning environment where the children in your center learn the tools they need to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate is experienced, compassionate, creative, and has a passion for leading and learning. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Lead a loving learning environment where every parent and each child feels like a VIP. 
  • You support your teachers in facilitating a curriculum that Encourages the development of critical thinking skills and social and emotional life skills. 
  • Prepare any necessary program materials, preparing calendars, monthly themes, job descriptions 
  • Communicate professionally with colleagues and families
  • Respond to email and phone correspondence within efficiency and professionalism 
  • Provide timely feedback to the owner and parents
  • Document teacher growth
  • Manage billing and subsidies 
  • Collaborate with other Center Directors to embed best practices into your center and to ensure Licensing compliance at all times. 
  • Report and document behavioral incidents and concerns
Qualifications: 
  • 90 hours infant or pre-school MSDE Qualification as a Lead Teacher and a Director of a center over 40 children
  • Previous experience leading a day care center as an Assistant Director or Director
  • Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and school leadership
  • Knowledge of early childhood center health and ratio guidelines and ability to meet or exceed the MSDE childcare Regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 


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