Early Childhood Director

3 weeks ago

Decatur, United States dReam Kids Academy, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPurpose of the Job:
The Early Childhood Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of dReam Kids Academy, servicing children between the ages of 6 weeks to 4 years old. This also includes curriculum development and management, as well as staff management. The Early Childhood director will be responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education. Additionally, this individual must possess a growth mindset and have the ability to train, coach, and develop the Academy for the future with a dedication to the success of the next generation.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements long and short-term strategic plans consistent with the district’s vision and mission.
  • Create and implement policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Ensure that the center remains in compliance with all state license requirements.
  • Hire, train and provide supervision to all staff to include teachers, administrative, and support staff.
  • Develop curriculums and programs for each age group; ages 6 weeks – 4 years, and after school.
  • Creates and implements an early learning program that encompasses the whole child cognitively, socially, and emotionally.
  • Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and students to provide updates on the center, as well as updates regarding each child’s progress and development.
  • Effectively manage the center’s budget.
  • Oversee all aspects of the childcare facility to ensure safety, cleanliness and proper classroom ratios.
  • Manage supply inventory to ensure that necessary items are well-stocked at all times.
  • Oversee innovative marketing initiatives for maximizing enrollment.
  • Facilitate ongoing training and development for staff.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of parental contact information, dietary restrictions, medical conditions, and all other critical data.
  • Implement systems, tools and technology to ensure efficiency in all areas.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
  • Must be able to work effectively under pressure and in crisis situations.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively direct, plan, implement and evaluate programs in a school-based environment.
  • Knowledge of current applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Experience with budget preparation and control.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or relevant certifications required. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Valid Director certification for the State of Georgia or intent to obtain is required.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in managing a childcare facility is required.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as relevant software applications.


This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities or skills associated with the position. Leadership reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

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