Director

Dr. Day Care

  • East Greenwich, RI
  • $50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
DescriptionLearn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.Leadership opportunity - learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in engaging and educational environment.This is a full time opportunity.A typical day for an early childhood education Director/Administrator will include:
  • Working alongside the Assistant Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
  • Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
  • Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
  • Selecting and hiring your team.
  • Communicating with families and teachers.
  • Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
  • Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
  • Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
  • Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
  • Participating in training programs and meetings.
  • Managing daily operations of the child care center.
Why you'll love us:We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.We offer the following perks and benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k with company match
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Child Care Discounts
  • College Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Training/Professional Development opportunities
Learn more about our benefits at www.drdaycare.com/careersOur learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.RequirementsWe are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with children in a child care/early learning center. Salary is determined by educational level and experience.We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
  • A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
  • Management / leadership skills.
  • Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience.
  • Computer proficient.
Education Requirements
  • Bachelor degree required (in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field preferred).
  • Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
  • Visual and hearing acuity.
  • Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a child care / early education setting required.
  • Administration, finance and/or business management experience required.
  • Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
  • Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
  • Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
We hope you will join our team!Having technical issues with your application?Contact us at HR@drdaycare.com

Dr. Day Care