Director

Director Playful Minds

LLC - 3.0

Longmeadow, MA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Behavior management CPR Certification Staff supervision Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Employee relationship building First Aid Certification Teaching experience with young children Student engagement classroom management Childhood developmental milestones Full Job Description Position Summary The Program Director is responsible for managing all aspects of a Playful Minds Learning Center, LLC (PMLC) program including building and supporting a strong team, implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum, building relationships with members of the PMLC community, maintaining solid financial management and living the vision of our program on a daily basis. Reports To Regional Director Supervisory Responsibility Teaching Staff Schedule Full Time Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holiday Leave Sick Leave Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision First Aid, CPR and Background Check reimbursements Training Expense reimbursements Potential for performancebased bonuses Education & Experience Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Lead Teacher qualifications Demonstrated supervisory experience At least 3 years of experience in Early Childhood 2credits Child Care Administration 2credits Early Childhood Education CPR & First Aid Certification Additional Eligibility Requirements Must be 21 years of age or older Must enjoy working with children Strong knowledge of child development Strong understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education Excellent classroom management skills Excellent active listening skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Program Director Job Description Updated 4/2026 Strong ability to coach, mentor and inspire staff Detailoriented and capable of managing multiple priorities Collaborative leadership style Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred) Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing and attendance (preferred) Solid computer skills Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB Background checks required Key Responsibilities All Staff Responsibilities Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds staff At all times, speak to children with respect Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times Ensure maintenance of all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports Consistently follow all Playful Minds' policies & procedures Consistently attend work according to your established schedule Attend all required staff meetings and trainings All staff are Mandated Reporters Ensure the health and safety of all children Leadership & Administration Promote the mission, values, and philosophy of Playful Minds Provide strong, empathetic leadership and management that aligns with the PMLC vision on a daily basis Oversee day to day operations in keeping with the Playful Minds' policies and procedures Oversee facility management and cleanliness, notifying the Regional Director if emergency assistance is needed Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Program Director Job Description Updated 4/2026 Determine materials needed to implement curriculum and manage purchasing within budget guidelines Maintain licensing standards and stafftochild ratios with support from Regional Director Manage staff scheduling based on supervisory requirements and needs of the specific children Recruit, hire, train and direct highquality educators Implement onboarding of new hires, in collaboration with Regional Director Monitor enrollment trends and meet enrollment goals Review and respond to leave requests daily Attend monthly Directors' Meetings o File agenda and notes in Director's Binder Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings Observe classrooms on a regular basis and provide guidance as needed Mentor staff as needed, providing clear guidance and active support Plan and conduct staff evaluations in collaboration with Regional Director. Maintain documentation of all evaluations. Collaborate with Regional Director to identify beneficial topics for professional development Financial Management Manage spending in compliance with budgetary expectations Collect, review and approve all time sheets for site employees. Ensure they are ready for processing according to schedule Ensure timely tuition and fee collection from families Curriculum Review lesson plans to ensure that all curriculum is developmentally appropriate, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes and aligned with regulations and best practices Oversee implementation of curriculum to ensure implementation of best practices and PMLC curriculum Observe classroom environments to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes and aligned with regulations and best practices Collaborate with Regional Director, teaching staff and families to ensure appropriate accommodations and support for children's needs Support observations of children's developmental progress and suggest supports when needed Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Program Director Job Description Updated 4/2026 Families, Community Engagement & Marketing Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Regional Director, at least 4 marketing events each year to recruit prospective families Provide site tours for prospective families Oversee enrollment process, ensuring proper onboarding of new families Promote a nurturing and inclusive community environment Meet with families as needed or assigned Establish ongoing communication with families about policies, individual experiences and community events Support communication among families and staff Provide educational resources to families to support child development at home Compliance Assemble all compliance related applications, records and reports as required by licensing and Playful Minds Maintain Staff Records Checklist and Children's Checklist as required by EEC Ensure all staff and child files are current and complete Ensure all required information is entered accurately into electronic records system according to schedule Ensure that attendance records are completed consistently and accurately Keep Master Enrollment Sheets up to date Collaborate with Regional Director to prepare site for state licensing visits and inspections Work with the EEC licensor on all license renewals in order to ensure that each location meets all EEC regulations and requirements prior to the inspection Observe daily operations to ensure PMLC policies, procedures and health and safety protocols are consistently upheld Observe facilities and classrooms to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation requirements, licensing standards and PMLC standards Schedule, implement and document emergency drills according to schedule Review Safety Plan, Building Emergency Plan and Missing Child Plan upon hire and annually thereafter Other Duties as Assigned Additional Information Work Environment Must be comfortable working in both an office and classrooms Occasional travel for offsite trainings or meetings Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Program Director Job Description Updated 4/2026 Physical Demands Must be able to lift children (up to 75 lbs.), speak to children at eye level, sit on the floor and run Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time Ongoing Training Annual First Aid & CPR Annual professional development Maintenance of required Certifications Limitations & Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects PMLC administration's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts PMLC administration's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.