Child Care Center Director

Child Care Center Director Lightbridge Academy of Plano

• 3.7 Plano, TX Job Details Full-time $55,000
• $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Childcare Referral program Qualifications Early childhood education center experience Teamwork Operations management Social media marketing Customer service Writing skills Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Decision making Staff training Productivity software Practicing budget management in an educational setting Team motivation (leadership skill) Technical Proficiency Staff development Full Job Description Job Description It starts with you!

As an experienced, seasoned Texas Certified Center Director , you play a key role in the lives of staff, parents and children by inspiring your team to achieve excellence, forming meaningful relationships, advocating for the education and wellbeing of children and leading a high-quality child-care center. If you possess a passion for early childhood education, a strong aptitude for business and a love for developing and growing a team…join us! #LoveMyJob Why work for Lightbridge Academy? The pulse of every Lightbridge Academy stems from the leadership that is demonstrated by each member of the center administration team. As the Center Director, you embody the Lightbridge Academy Core Values and foster a nurturing, happy and fun learning environment for all those in your Circle of Care (Children, Parents, Staff, Community, Owners). You are responsible for all operational aspects of the business while also demonstrating the ability to achieve center enrollment goals by providing a WOW experience. The ideal team member will continually strive for excellence, be a strong communicator, and a fast learner. Job Responsibilities Create strong relationships resulting in high rate of retention and referrals by creating a WOW customer experience to all those in our Circle of Care. Build community relationships and enrollment through participation in local area marketing and execution of open houses and other marketing channels. Achieve center occupancy goals by providing center tours and following the Lightbridge Academy enrollment process. Build a nurturing and positive learning environment by encouraging the growth and development of all those in the Circle of Care. Ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum. Uphold discretion in dealing with all confidential matters and information. Inspire and engage team members

• leading by example, providing mentoring and coaching.

Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children and staff members. Adhere to all Lightbridge Academy policies, procedures and state licensing regulations. Conduct regular scheduled staff meetings and trainings. Oversee the hiring process. Ensures adherence to center budgets, reporting of accurate financial and key performance indicators. Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development. Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor's Degree, preferably in early childcare education or a related field

Childcare Center Director:

At least 5 years (Required) Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory / director role in a licensed childcare program (Franchise preferred) Maintain continuing education requirements per company and state requirements Leadership

• Ability to set a vision, inspire collaboration among staff members, and coach and build teams to achieve mutual goals. Integrity
• Instill mutual trust and confidence, create a culture that fosters high standards of ethics, behave in a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrate a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to the community served. Initiative
• Ability to proactively spearhead and coordinate the execution of responsibilities in order to achieve desired outcome, and identify and develop new ideas and challenges for business improvement. Customer Service
• Demonstrate strong commitment to identifying and meeting customers' needs in a timely and appropriate manner, and continually seeks to ensure their full satisfaction.

Marketing:

Experience with promotional events, marketing, social media marketing and a dynamic personality required. Financial Acumen

• Deep understanding of budgets, center spend and a business focused mind-set. Decision-Making & Judgment
• Ability to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents. Communication
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Teamwork
• Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; act as a team leader by demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Adaptability
• Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives. Motivation
• Willingness to take self-directed or self-motivated actions to do more than is expected in the job with the aim of improving job performance and finding or creating new opportunities. Self-Development
• Responds positively to feedback regarding performance, continually strives to develop professionally, and takes advantage of opportunities to grow. Technical
• Proficiency with use of technology such as tablets and smart devices, and software such as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Lots of Benefits:

As a cherished member of the Lightbridge family, we offer benefits that range from financial to well-being and beyond! Competitive salary Childcare discount Paid time off Paid training Opportunity for advancement

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00

• $65,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program

Work Location:

In person