Center Director

This position reports to the owner and is responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in the Preschool in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability.

FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best candidates, improving the preschool operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffed school through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up to date human resources files.
• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all staff. Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable.
• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.
• Under the owner's direction, familiarizes self with school budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year.
• Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the owner.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts. Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the owner on a timely basis.
• Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the franchisee and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the owner.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the school. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
• Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (6:30-9:00 AM and 4:00 -6:30 PM).
• Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about our school philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping disenrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas which contribute to student turnover.
• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual.

presentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for the school, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will help ensure successful operation of the business. Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the school complies with all Federal, State, Local and owner requirements and laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $43,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Glendora, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• At least 1-year Preschool Administration or Center Director experience

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
• A credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single subject credential in home economics. (Preferred)
• Six units in administration/supervision of Early Childhood Education, Child Development (ECE/CD)
• 12 units of ECE/CD or at least two years’ experience in an ECE/CD program
• Passing the Civil Rights Exam and the Subject Mastery Exam in early childhood education (Preferred)

Work Location: In person