Director - ECE Center

  • Aurora, CO
  • $22.00-29.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
SummaryThe Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management by well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. This position reports to the Bright Sprouts Learning owner.Duties
  • Establish a quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards by the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
  • Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
  • Maintain student records by established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters, and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
  • Approve menus and food purchases.
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
  • Oversee all office functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision), and purchasing.
  • Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
  • Manage budget planning and review.
  • Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff are trained appropriately.
  • Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with the mission of the program.
  • Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear a full background check.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
Nice To Haves
  • 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting, 8 weeks to 3 years
  • High energy.
  • Strong finance and budgeting skills.
  • Early Childhood or related coursework·
  • Experience with young children in a group classroom setting
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