Position Summary: The Center Director and Assistant Center Director are responsible for the total operation of the Center, in accordance with current state licensing regulations, national accreditation criteria and agency policies.

Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or related field is desired. Eight or more years of progressive experience and responsibility in childcare or early childhood education are preferred. Although, a minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education and at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role required.

Job responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following general areas:

Center/Program Quality: Exhibits knowledge of components of developmentally-sound programs while providing support and improving all areas of the center.

Health and Safety: Possesses thorough knowledge of safety procedures while maintaining a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Leadership: Provides guidance and motivation to accomplish center and agency goals

Management: Prioritizes time to effectively accomplish necessary and meaningful results through the demonstration of organization and productivity.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies problems and recognizes symptoms, causes and alternate solutions and utilizes available resources to make timely decisions.

Communication: Uses effective interpersonal communication when listening to staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions.

Interactions: Builds a positive rapport with parents, staff, and children

Financial Management: Ensures all financial reports are timely and accurate with staff hours, wages, and billing for parents.

Marketing: Positions center in community to build awareness and re-enforce reputation and increasing enrollment.