Early Childhood Education Director

4 days ago


Toledo, Ohio, United States Early Learning Academies Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Field Director for Early Learning at Early Learning Academies. This role will be responsible for assisting our Regional Manager in the Toledo Ohio area, mentoring a team of center directors to ensure compliance with state and local laws and company policy, and providing outstanding care for children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Development
    • Develop the capacities of leadership team members in the Toledo Ohio area.
    • Hire and train new Center Directors to be successful members of the Toledo Ohio community and ELA team.
    • Host and monitor the training and orientation of all staff with Center Directors and any leadership staff.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Maintain knowledge of state, local, and company policies for enrollment, attendance, tuition payment, and state assistance enrollment.
    • Ensure compliance with the Minimum Licensing Requirements conforming to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
    • Maintain state guidelines for ratios and group sizes at all times.
    • Ensure that center food programs follow USDA policies and procedures, when applicable.
  • Financial Management
    • Monitor the financial health of the home center, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, subsidy, center budgets, and labor costs.
    • Ensure accurate and timely submission of time-sheets, on-boarding procedures, and other payroll data.
    • Ensure financial health of Centers, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, State Assistance, and payroll.
  • Facilities and Transportation
    • Ensure a healthy, safe, clean, and appropriate environment that complies with local, state, and federal law and is safe and appropriate for the children enrolled.
    • Ensure that the centers are clean and safe environments for the children in our care.
    • Ensure compliance with food and transportation program requirements, including maintaining required documentation of employee training, background checks, and permits/licenses.
  • Enrollment and Marketing
    • Complete weekly reports documenting center enrollment and attendance.
    • Conduct informative and professional tours.
    • Conduct marketing and outreach activities to generate enrollment and waiting lists.
  • Staffing and Human Resources
    • Working with the Center Director or Assistant Director, arrange staff schedules for proper placement according to knowledge and expertise.
    • Ensure staffing hours are aligned with enrollment levels.
    • Work with the Center Director or Assistant Director to interview and hire qualified employees, without discrimination on the basis of age, color, nation origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
    • Treat all employees fairly and consistently to maintain a positive working relationship.
  • Other Duties
    • Perform staff reviews with input from the Center Director, Program Manager, Teacher/Mentors, and/or Assistant Director.
    Requirements
    • Minimum of five years' management experience.
    • Minimum of five years' Early Childhood Education (ECE) experience.
    • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to licensing.
    • Associate's degree required, BA degree in ECE preferred.
    • Documented registration and completion of all licensing certification requirements.
    • Current food handler's permit.
    • Current first aid and CPR card.
    • Ability to lift in excess of twenty (25) lbs.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills that always reflect professionalism and tact.
    • Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
    Equal Opportunity Employer

Early Learning Academies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.



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