Academy Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job Description
The Academy Director will combine Early Childhood Education experience with business management skills to manage all aspects of a child care facility. To accomplish this, the Academy Director will lead, mentor and support a staff of qualified teachers and administrators in the implementation of Kiddie Academys programs and center-based learning. The individual will also oversee financial aspects of the Academy relating to enrollment, payroll and other fixed costs. The Academy Director builds exceptional relationships of trust and support with enrolled families in alignment with Kiddie Academys belief that Community Begins Here. The Academy Director demonstrates strong leadership, judgment, and accountability while upholding Kiddie Academy standards, values, and brand promise.

Essential Functions
Enrollment Impact:
Creates a positive experience for families during the enrollment process to meet and exceed Academy enrollment goals
Consistently uses and updates the Academys inquiry management system, and ensures timely response to inquires
Executes recommended marketing efforts including social media engagement and community outreach efforts to build the brand, in collaboration with owners

Family Retention:
Creates and reinforces strong relationships with enrolled families
Tracks and analyzes dis-enrollment data
Partners with Academy staff to resolve family concerns
Coaches all Academy staff to communicate professionally with families

Leading and Managing Staff:
Attracts, hires, and retains all Academy staff independently, while collaborating with ownership on the selection and hiring of center administrative leadership roles.
Fully utilizes the Kiddie Academy recommended training and onboarding process to validate teacher readiness to begin caring for and educating children
Efficiently schedules staff to maximize consistency for children and maintain state ratios at all times
Facilitates ongoing training and development to meet both Kiddie Academy and state requirements
Creates and promotes a positive culture within the Academy
Guides and supports staff in the implementation of Life Essentials Curriculum
Conducts regular performance evaluations and goal-setting conversations with staff

Health and Safety:
Communicates and supports Kiddie Academys policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment
Maintains and ensures ongoing compliance related to licensing, health and fire inspections
Ensures Academy conducts monthly emergency drills (i.e. fire, weather, evacuation)
Maintains a positive relationship with all compliance agencies
Promptly escalate serious health, safety, or licensing concerns to owners

Tuition and Expenses:
Maintains family tuition accounts
Manages some payroll related functions and other select Academy expenses, as agreed to with the owners
Maintains accounts receivable within Kiddie Academy guidelines and system of collections
Submits the required databases to the Kiddie Academy Corporate Office in a timely manner

Communication:
Serve as the primary point of communication for all center staff and families, ensuring timely, clear, and consistent dissemination of information, while also ensuring confidentiality.
Clearly communicate policies, procedures, schedules, and curriculum expectations, ensuring staff understanding and compliance.

Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and performance-related communication in a professional and supportive manner.

Maintain regular, structured communication with owners regarding center operations, staffing, enrollment, and performance.
Provide accurate and timely updates on key performance metrics and proactively escalate challenges, risks, and operational needs to owners with clear, actionable recommendations.

Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in early childhood education or a related education field is preferred. A combination of education and previous experience may be considered.
Previous experience as the Director of a licensed childcare facility
Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies, specifically NAEYC and Texas Rising Star
Knowledge of the early childhood learning standards
Proficient computer and desktop publishing skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing