Early Childhood Education Professional

Early Childhood Education Professional Education - 4.1 North Chesterfield, VA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $32,000 - $48,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Early childhood education center experience Customer communication Staff supervision Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role Teamwork Customer relationship building Student recruitment Coaching In-person customer service Employee training Client relationship development Team development Policy & process development Professional development support Education Grassroots community outreach Working with families Business Administration Operational excellence initiatives Process improvement planning School staff supervision Associate's degree Customer growth strategy Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role Early Childhood Education Full Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial early childhood education professional to help lead and grow a licensed childcare program serving children from infancy through school age. This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in startup, turnaround, and growth-stage environments and understands what it takes to build enrollment, support families, and help a childcare program reach its full potential. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, understands Virginia childcare regulations, and has a proven track record of increasing enrollment, building community partnerships, and driving program growth. Primary ResponsibilitiesEnrollment Growth & Family Engagement Drive enrollment growth through tours, family consultations, follow-up communications, and relationship-building. Convert inquiries, waitlist families, and prospective leads into enrolled families. Maintain consistent communication with prospective families throughout the enrollment process. Develop and implement family retention strategies. Build strong relationships with current and prospective families. Monitor enrollment trends and identify opportunities to increase occupancy. Marketing & Community Outreach Develop and execute enrollment-focused marketing initiatives. Build partnerships with local schools, churches, employers, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community groups. Represent the program at community events, networking opportunities, and outreach activities. Support social media, referral, grassroots, and community marketing efforts. Assist with open houses, family engagement events, and enrollment campaigns. Identify innovative ways to increase visibility and brand awareness within the community. Operations & Leadership Support the daily operation of a licensed childcare program. Ensure compliance with Virginia licensing regulations and program policies. Assist with staff scheduling, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance support. Monitor classroom quality, ratios, supervision, and safety practices. Maintain required records, documentation, and compliance files. Support continuous quality improvement efforts throughout the program. Program Development Assist in developing systems, procedures, and operational processes that support long-term growth. Support curriculum implementation and enrichment programming. Participate in strategic planning and program improvement initiatives. Help build a culture of accountability, excellence, professionalism, and teamwork. Required Qualifications Must meet or exceed qualifications for leadership positions within Virginia licensed childcare programs. Minimum of three years of experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early learning environment. Demonstrated leadership experience within a childcare setting. Strong knowledge of Virginia childcare licensing regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Required Experience Startup, turnaround, or growth-stage childcare experience is required. Proven success increasing enrollment and occupancy within a childcare, preschool, or early learning program. Experience conducting tours and converting prospective families into enrollments. Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships. Experience supporting staff development, coaching, and accountability. Experience implementing systems and processes that improve operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of results. Preferred Education Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, Business Administration, or a related field. Success Measures Success in this role will be measured by: Enrollment growth Occupancy growth Family retention Community partnerships established Staff retention and development Program quality Operational effectiveness We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands that building a successful childcare program requires strong enrollment strategies, exceptional family engagement, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement. Reports to

Center Director Pay:

$32,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person