Early Learning Center Director
Company: Children of Promise Early Learning Center
Location: Inglewood
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
About Us We are a leading early learning center dedicated to
providing a nurturing and educational environment for children. Our
team is committed to fostering growth and development in young
minds through innovative programs and activities. Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Learning Center
Director to join our team. The successful candidate will be
responsible for managing the daily operations of our childcare
facility, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, and
developing and implementing programs and activities that promote
growth and development. Duties and Responsibilities - Oversee the
daily operations of the facility, including staffing, finances, and
activities. - Ensure the safety and well-being of the children by
implementing policies and procedures. - Develop and implement COP
Curriculum that includes Tool of the Mind, Conscious Discipline
programs and activities. - Communicate with parents and guardians
to ensure satisfaction with the facility and its services. - Handle
administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and
budgeting. - Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to
ensure effectiveness. - Develop and implement marketing strategies
to recruit students. - Meet with parents and teachers to discuss
child development and progress. Requirements and Qualifications -
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. -
Minimum 3 years of experience in childcare or a related field. -
Strong leadership and supervisory skills. - Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of child development and
behavior. - Understanding of health and safety regulations for
childcare facilities. - Child Development Site Supervision Permit
(Required). - Child Development Program Director Permit (Required
or must obtain within a year). Essential Functions Plans, designs,
evaluates, and implements all aspects of the COP Early Learning
Center childcare programs in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates appropriate staff. Develop,
implements, and monitors annual budgets for programs. Responsible
for all aspects of program development, quality, and safety.
Maintains required enrollment numbers. Administers the program in
accordance with California State Community Licensing requirements
and guidelines. Maintains and completes all staff records and all
required reports and inspections, in addition to responding to all
inspection requests within required timeframes. Completes annual
inspections within required timeframe with fire department,
Department of Health, etc. as required. Develops, manages, and
monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.
Recommends adjustments to the budget to ensure balanced operation
and submits reports on current operations. Ensure the efficient
processing of program billing. Maintains a clean and sanitary
environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
Inspects equipment within the building for safety hazards, damage,
or wear. Communicate any suggestions to direct supervisor to
improve the site operations. Monitors and assists in maintaining
the cleanliness of the Early Learning Center and program area.
Fills staff vacancies in accordance with association guidelines.
Ensures staff members maintain required training. Holds effective
staff meetings. Maintains accurate records for childcare programs,
facility, and staff. Substitutes in a classroom when needed.
Communicate to Executive Director any concerns or incidents that
may need followup. Build relationships with members, program
participants and community partners. Remains visible to
participants when on duty. Increases program participant awareness
of healthy lifestyle factors. Actively recruits, trains, and
engages groups of volunteers. Actively participates in the Children
of Promise Foundation Annual campaign as assigned. Attends parent
events/family programs. Maintains appropriate records for food
program. Promotes childcare programs by development and
distribution of marketing materials in compliance with association
standards. Protects confidential information regarding program
participants, families, and staff members. We look forward to
receiving your application and welcoming a dedicated professional
to our team! Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5
years Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Children of Promise Early Learning Center, Santa Monica , Early Learning Center Director, Executive , Inglewood, California
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