Benefits:

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job Description: Director

Department: Reports to: Owner

Job Summary: Provides a safe learning environment and quality education programs for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the Center.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Establishes an environment focused on quality, safety and education by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.

Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, other company personnel, and vendors in order to ensure effective operations of the Center.

Analyze enrollment information, personnel reports, and other information to control costs.

Actively markets the Center by conducting visits in the community to promote the Center, build new enrollments and retain current families.

Manages the Center to comply with all federal, state and local regulations and Company policies, procedures, programs and processes.

Recruits, hires and develops Center staff.

Plans work schedules, maintains substitute back up list, supervises staff, assist in lesson planning and evaluates staff performance.

Ensures appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state teacher qualifications are met.

Accurately maintains required records on staff and children.

Handles personnel matters, documents issues as needed and communicates with all essential parties (Owner, Licensing)

Effectively resolves problems related to the operations of the Center in a timely manner.

Takes proactive actions to avert problems that can hinder efficient center operations.

Ensures the Center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walk-throughs and scheduled cleanings.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong leadership & team building skills

Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Ability to problem solve and manage conflict

Ability to build successful relationships and influence people at all levels.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent customer service skills

Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications:

Experience as Director in a licensed childcare center with documentation from DCDEE

Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, CPR, and Fire Safety and any other training required by regulatory agencies.

Must possess State-specific Director’s credentials

Documentation letter of a clean background

Knowledge of Childcare Licensing laws

Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

Knowledge of sound business practices including strategic thinking

Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field, and/or CDA

Disclaimer: Each Discovery Point franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the franchise location’s management. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Discovery Point Franchising.