Child Care Director

Job Description - Director

Job Title: Director

Reports To: Owner

Last Updated: 7/12/2022

Status and Salary: Exempt/Salaried

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Director is responsible for operating the center in accordance with BK policies and procedures and New York State

licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing and safe environment for children, parents, and staff. The

Director will oversee the daily operations and administration of the preschool, which includes include recruitment of

staff, property maintenance, marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with

Management. The Director will uphold the vision of the preschool with pride and ensure that the preschool meets the

relevant standard set by the state.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Execute plans to ensure the company’s mission of serving families and children, is in alignment with company

values. Model and imbed company mission and values into all operations.

Actively lead teaching staff to effectively accomplish center targets, objectives and goals.

Deliver exceptional customer service by responding to and resolving parent issues and concerns; communicate

with parents regarding level of satisfaction; train staff how to respond appropriately to parent issues and

concerns.

Manage hiring process, onboarding, orientation and ongoing training, continuing education to ensure teachers

and/or other employees are equipped with job-critical knowledge and education including conducting annual

performance evaluations and staff discipline and performance improvement plans. 

Work with Owners to implement action plans when complaints, unusual incident reports or violations are

noted. 

Train staff to implement curriculum in a consistent manner.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with state licensing authorities, and community contacts. 

Partner with Owners to create and implement plans and sales and service strategies that result in increased

enrollment, improved quality, and greater customer satisfaction.

Ensure physical conditions of the facility and the center provides a safe and healthy environment by complying

with company health and safety policies as well as state, federal and local requirements.

Ensure staffing is consistent with company standards. 

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.

Partner with other Directors affiliated with Building Kidz Schools as needed. 

Participate in off-site activities related to team building with co-workers and staff.

Participate and follow impromptu and scheduled safety drills with the children.

Create a positive environment that demonstrates respect for all.

Create professional development opportunities for all.

Model continuous learning by staying abreast of industry best practices.

Ensure that all paperwork and record keeping is completed on time and maintained according to company

standards.

Ensure employee HR files are accurate and up to date.

Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To be successful as a preschool director, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as love for children.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills. 

Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Demonstrate strong management skills.

Must be a team player.

Ability to sustain a high level of energy.

Able to multitask.

Ability to thrive under extreme pressure.

Ability to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment.

Knowledge of state licensing requirements. 

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of early childhood education experience is preferred.

1+ years of business management experience is desirable.

Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the

group care of children; OR

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; OR

Associate degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of

experience in the group care of children.

Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures,

and fire, health, and OSHA regulations.

Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.

Experience with corporate clients is preferred.

Meets experience criteria required by the state

Meets education criteria required by the state.

Ability to successfully pass a background check, including a clean driving record, and other pre-employment

screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS include but are not limited to:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.

Able to hear and speak to employees, parents, students and administration in person and/or by phone.

Able to see and read on computer screen and paper.

Able to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, phone, ten-key, postage meter, etc.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.