Experienced Preschool Center Director
Ivywood Academy
- Stockbridge, GA
- $45,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Parental leave
- Relocation bonus
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Training & development
- Assistant/Director: 2 years (Preferred)
- 40 Hour Director Training (Preferred)
- Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
- Completing Food Program requirements as indicated by CACFP guidelines.
- Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
- Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
- Preparing the center, classrooms, and staff to maintain the highest level of 3 for Quality Rated
- Increasing and retaining enrollment
- Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
- Supporting in the successful hiring and onboarding of high-quality instructional staff that align to the needs of the school.
- Responsible for fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the growth and development of staff and students.
- Coaches and supports teachers including preparation of the classroom, lesson planning, classroom management, student assessments and parent meetings.
- Keeps current on best practices and evidence-based interventions in early childhood education, technology, math, and literacy instruction.
- Contribute to the selection and implementation of technology and/or technology and/or technological advancements to be implemented in the teaching process so that students become proficient using cutting edge resources.
- Help achieve profitability for the company.
- Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- CDA, TCC, Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
- 40-hour Director Training. Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements within (6 months) of employment.
- 5-7 years working in a childcare center.
- 3-5 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.