General Position Description

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

This position reports to center owners and board of directors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
  • Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
  • Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
  • Approve menus and food purchases.
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
  • Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
  • Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
  • Manage budget planning and review.
  • Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
  • Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
  • High energy.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Strong finance and budgeting skills.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check.
  • Must pass health screening.

Educational Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or be a registered nurse with less than a 4-year degree and 1 year of full-time experience with children in a group setting; or
  • 36 hours of coursework at least 30 of which shall be in business management, child or youth development, early childhood education or a closely related field or a TN Early Childhood Administrator Credential; and 2 years of full-time experience with children in a group setting; or
  • High School diploma (or equivalent as recognized by state law) and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance Certificate for 30 clock hours of Administrator Orientation training or the equivalent as recognized by the Department and 4 years of full-time experience with children in a group; or
  • Continuously employed as an on-site child care director or a child care agency owner as of the effective date of these rules.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move around the daycare facility for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to a certain weight limit.
  • Ability to push strollers, move furniture, and perform other physical tasks as needed.
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment by performing light cleaning tasks such as wiping surfaces, picking up toys, and organizing materials.
  • Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and ensure the safety and well-being of children.
  • Minimum age is 21

Benefits

  • Vision, dental, medical
  • Healing days
  • Paid time off:
    • Holidays
    • Vacation: 5 days for Fall Break, 2 weeks for Christmas Break, 5 days Spring Break, 2 weeks Summer.

Employment Type

Full time, permanent

Wage Range

$50,000-$60,000

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to info@ngachildcare.org