Qualifications
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
* Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
* Strong organization skills, able to multitask, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Highly professional and dependable
* Strong customer orientation, management skills and ability to navigate multiple tasks
* Solid communication skills-oral and written
* Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
* Must be computer literate at a general business level (word processing, spreadsheets, email functionality, internet, etc.
) Must be able to create professional documents
* Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a professional daycare environment (Required)
* Must be eligible for Center Director Designation (please review the Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers at https://www.
hhs.
texas.
gov/providers/protective-services-providers/child-care-regulation/child-day-care-provider/become-a-child-day-care-director-texas to determine if you qualify) (Required)
* Previous experience operating and managing all aspects of a daycare with a capacity of at least 75 children, including business management, education, and continual learning and development, campus environment, and marketing and communications (Helpful but not required)
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day and overall operations of the facility, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines along with licensing requirements while supporting the mission of Necole’s Little Learning Academy
* Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate staff
* Partner with staff to implement the curriculum in an effective and consistent manner
* Proactively recognize and respond to parent concerns
* Escalate issues to Necole’s Little Learning Academy leadership as appropriate
* Ensure physical conditions of the facility meets state, local, and Necole’s Little Learning Academy requirements
* Ensure staffing is in ratio at all times
* Work cooperatively with Necole’s Little Learning Academy leadership to aggressively improve areas of concern
* Hire and train all staff positions for the daycare, and implement the curriculum provided by Necole’s Little Learning Academy
* Ensure that the staff provides the best possible learning and care experience for the children in our programs
* Oversee the curriculum, and market the facility and its programs
* Implement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure a safe, healthy environment in compliance with Necole’s Little Learning Academy policies and state standards at all times.
Specific procedures of critical compliance are but not limited to: release procedures, sign in and out, medication, bus run/field trip procedures, food programs
* Represent the daycare and Necole’s Little Learning Academy to the public, the community, parents, visitors, and staff with professionalism and integrity
* Plan and participate in marketing and special events
* Effect changes required for continual compliance and improvements
* Manage the daycare budget in compliance with the guidelines of Necole’s Little Learning Academy
* Organize and manage meetings and training as required
* Follow through with all duties and miscellaneous duties in a competent and timely manner
* Complete any additional duties as assigned
* Accept and manage change in a proactive and positive manner
* Receive instruction and direction in an appropriate manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Jacksonville, TX 75766: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Professional Daycare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Texas Daycare Director Certificat (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person