Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Compensation: DOE
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Flexible Schedule

Welcome to The Learning Experience (TLE)
Happy Happens Here. Its not just a marketing slogan; its an ethos and a call to action that runs through every TLE Center. Its what happens when you get to nurture and teach the most precious thing in the universe: Our Little Learners

Who Are We?
The Learning Experience, Vista, CA is a child care center serving infants through Pre-K, committed to investing in our staff and developing a caring, friendly community of educators and learners and looking for a center director.

Our Program & Our Center
TLE centers are modern and purposefully designed with the child in mind, offering a colorful environment that inspires learning and play. Our center is technology-enabled and equipped with interactive L.E.A.P boards (Learning, Experience, Academic Program) to help children learn.

Our proprietary curriculum is designed through the eyes of a child. Our lesson plan outline is provided to our teachers, so you always have a framework to work with, yet it allows you to infuse your own creativity into your classroom.

It is our mission to grow independent, confident and compassionate individuals. Our dedication to creating a stimulating and enriching environment for students and teachers alike makes us an amazing place to work!

Reports To:

• Program Director and/or Regional Manager and/or Owners

Responsible For Supervising:

• Assistant Center Director(s), Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Cook, Volunteers, Any Other Staff, Children

Big Picture Responsibilities:

• Brings the best communication to the table! Great communication ensures everyone is on the same page, and helps our center run smoothly at all times.
• Ensures our center is compliant with ALL California TItle 22 rules and regulations at all times.
• Ensures that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
• Knows, understands and executes our employee handbook to ensure our center is the best it can be on a day-in and day-out basis.
• Manages and coordinates TLE curriculum with staff that complies with state and federal requirements.
• Oversees all operations in the center.
• Manages and supports teaching staff and promotes their professional development through on-going training and coaching.
• Interviews, hires and trains new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
• Communicates and meets with parents regarding their children and the center's policies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Ensures teachers are fully supported, and the center is staffed appropriately on a day-to-day basis.
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards.
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future.
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action.
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules.
• Daily management of classroom ratios.
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress.
• Executes parent pleasers.
• Execution of our Show and Tell.
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers.
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations.
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting.
• Medication management.
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills.
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience is highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience is required.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelors degree, California child development permit, units in ECE or related field. A California Multiple subject teaching credential may also qualify.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are highly preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude and work ethic.
• Background Check
• TB Test and Physical, plus immunizations as required by California law (measles, pertussis and influenza. Influenza can be declined with a letter stating you decline this immunization).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $68-$75k DOE, plus bonuses

Background Clearance Requirements:

• Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Child Abuse Central Index (CACI)