Childcare Center Director

New Jersey, USA (On-site)

$58K/yr – $65K/yrFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Description

If you possess a passion for early childhood education, a strong aptitude for business, and a love for developing and growing a team… join us!

As a Center Director, you will:

  • Create strong relationships resulting in a high rate of retention and referrals by creating a WOW customer experience for all those in our Circle of Care.
  • Build community relationships and enrollment through participation in local area marketing and execution of open houses and other marketing.
  • Achieve center occupancy goals by providing center tours and following the Lightbridge enrollment process.
  • Build a nurturing and positive learning environment by encouraging the growth and development of all those in the Circle of Care.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum.
  • Uphold discretion in dealing with all confidential matters and information.
  • Inspire, engage, mentor, and coach all team members.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children and staff members.
  • Adhere to all Lightbridge Academy policies, procedures, and state licensing regulations.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
  • Oversee the hiring process.
  • Ensures accurate financial and key performance indicators.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development annually.

Benefits: Competitive salary

· Childcare discount

· Paid time off

· Paid training

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Simple IRA with a match

· Opportunity for advancement

Skills, Abilities, and Experience we are looking for: 2+ years of prior management experience, preferably in childcare

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Completion of CPR and First Aid certification

Why work for Lightbridge Academy?

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners passionate about children and families… just like you are. As a leader and Center Director, you play a key role in the lives of staff, parents and children by inspiring your team to achieve excellence, forming meaningful relationships, advocating for the education and wellbeing of children and leading a high quality child care center.

Lightbridge Academy is more than just a daycare. Our teachers get to inspire infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners through our early childhood education curriculum. Our teachers are energetic people with a passion for education and a love for children. Our administrative staff creates a fun learning environment for children and staff. Everyone embodies Lightbridge Academy’s Core Values and strives to support our Circle of Care.

If this describes you, apply now!

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Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Lightbridge Academy

From the first hello of the day, to the last good-bye, we want every child to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider Lightbridge Academy a true partner in the development and education of your child. It all begins with our Circle of Care philosophy, which empowers staff members, franchise owners, and even vendors to go beyond what’s expected, creating a one-of-a-kind educational experience for the children we care for and the families who cherish them. By gaining your trust and always making decisions with your child’s health and happiness in mind, we continually strive to be the complete and total solution for hardworking families — just like you.Lightbridge Academy provides a solid curriculum for children ages six weeks old to Pre-School and offers extended hours, optional meal plans and summer camp programs. Innovative technology helps parents stay connected to their child throughout the day through our ParentView® Internet monitoring system, allowing parents access to view their child’s classroom at any point in the day via an encrypted, web based system, and our parent eCommunication app, which tracks a child’s daily achievements and allows teachers to send parent’s daily reports, reminders, photos and even video clips.We welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you navigate through these precious years of life.

Founded in 1997
Iselin, New Jersey, USA
1.1K employees

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$58K/yr – $65K/yr

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Childcare Center Director

Lightbridge Academy · New Jersey, USA · On-site