Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Child Care Administrator to lead and manage our early childhood education programs. This vital role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes childhood development. The Child Care Administrator will serve as the strategic leader, managing staff, developing curriculum, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, education, and family engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of young learners while leading a passionate team committed to excellence in early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of engaging, age-appropriate curricula that support early childhood development and learning standards.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the child care center, including staff supervision, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Oversee personnel management tasks such as hiring, training, professional development facilitation, performance evaluation, and personnel management in education.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education and childcare licensing laws.
- Develop and manage budgets effectively as an executive education administrator, including financial planning and resource management.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts to support program growth and sustainability while building strong relationships with community partners.
- Facilitate strategic planning initiatives to enhance program quality, expand services, and improve operational efficiency.
- Supervise faculty evaluation processes and promote instructional leadership in education to maintain high teaching standards.
- Oversee school legal knowledge application related to special education law, childhood development policies, and educational compliance requirements.
- Lead school administrative functions such as record keeping, reporting, parent communication, and community outreach.
- Foster a positive team environment through effective leadership, public speaking engagements, and team leadership activities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in school administrative director roles or similar leadership positions within K-12 or early childhood education settings.
- Extensive knowledge of educational compliance, regulation understanding, special education law, and childhood development principles.
- Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership in education, and working with students of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong management skills including supervising staff, managing budgets as an executive education administrator, and personnel management in education.
- Experience in school experience roles such as classroom teaching combined with leadership responsibilities is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with a talent for public speaking and facilitating professional development in schools.
- Background in early childhood education or related fields with classroom experience preferred.
- Ability to lead strategic planning initiatives while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of school legal requirements related to educational compliance and regulation understanding is essential.
Join us as a Child Care Administrator to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives while leading a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
