Center Director
Full Time • Jacksonville Mandarin
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
Salary Range $4,583 - $5,000 monthly or $55,000 - $60,000 annually.
The Learning Experience is looking for an experienced early childhood education leader to fill a Center Director position in the Jacksonville area!
Center Directors at The Learning Experience oversee the day-to-day operations of the center while demonstrating joy and passion for early childhood education. They influence the growth and development of both children and teachers while creating an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive. Benefits:
- · Paid Vacation Time & Paid Sick Time
- · Paid Holidays
- · Paid Training & On-Boarding
- · Health Insurance
- · Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance Benefits
- · 401(k)
- · Childcare Tuition Discounts
- · CPR and First Aide certification provided
- Supplemental Pay:
- · Quarterly Performance Based Bonuses
Responsibilities:
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning and program quality
• Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget
• Maintains employee engagement practices that creates a culture of professionalism and support
CUSTOMER FOCUS
• Leads tours with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes “parent pleasers”
• Ensures proper utilization of our Bubbles & Friends app
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Requirements:
- MUST HAVE ACTIVE FLORIDA CHILD CARE DIRECTOR CREDENTIAL
- MUST HAVE at least 2 years experience as the Director of a childcare facility
- CDA minimum is required but a Bachelor's Degree (in ECE/a child related field, business, or marketing is preferred)
- Must have professional teaching experience in a childcare facility or early childhood education program
- Demonstrate business acumen and excellent leadership skills
- Be enthusiastic, creative, adaptable, and organized
- Possess strong customer service and communication skills/characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children, parents, staff, peers, vendors and management
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be comfortable with various technology platforms
- Work well under pressure
- Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by the State and company regulations and procedures
- First Aid & CPR certification (Infant/Child & Adult)
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate proof of education and prior management experience. While valuable, K-12 teaching experience alone is not sufficient for this role. Please reply by attaching a resume and proof of education and/or credentials.
For more information about our centers, please visit us at www.thelearningexperience.com.
Salary Range $4,583 - $5,000 monthly or $53,000 - $60,000 annually.
Salary Range $4,583 - $5,000 monthly or $53,000 - $60,000 annually.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This 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 management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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