Hybrid Center Director presso HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS

Description

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for early childhood education and the skills to guide a dynamic team? We are seeking a dedicated Childcare Center Director to foster a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff alike.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education. 

Center Director

Location: The position location is for our Lakewood Horizon Childcare Center

Salary Information: Full-time salaried position 

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer 

Job Description:

• Demonstrate knowledge of childcare licensing rules 

• Demonstrate knowledge of SUTQ requirements, required to maintain the Gold level 

• Provide staff mentoring, management, and leadership 

• Ensure customer satisfaction; maintain enrollment and attendance percentages 

• Payroll, staffing hours, hiring, and scheduling; maintain staff longevity 

• Be a master teacher: provide guidance regarding curriculum, instruction practices, and programming requirements 

• Build systems to support and oversee the safety and security of the children, the center, and the general environment 

• Manage and provide oversight of projects and programs as needed, for example, Head Start, ECE, UPK, marketing, and summer camp 

• Understand and oversee basic business operations (accounts receivable, supplies, and organization-specific duties for business operations) 

• Support the Center Business Coordinator, whose primary role is tracking enrollment, attendance, and billing 

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information  

• All other duties as needed/assigned 

Supervision: 

• Direct supervision of all Center staff 

Qualifications

 Qualifications: 

• Three years of administrative experience in a DCY center is preferred, or similar experience required 

• A minimum OCCRRA Level 3 CPL is required; you must qualify to be on the administrative license for a Gold-rated center.  A bachelor's degree in education or a related field is preferred. 

• DCY Administrator Rules training is required and must be completed upon hire if not already qualified 

• Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and Ohio Approved professional development opportunities, and industry trends 

• Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, families, vendors, and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit 

• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and be able to expertly deal with internal and external individuals in a positive manner 

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills 

• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and other software programs; with an emphasis on Excel 

• Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required

Employee Benefits:

• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions

• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions

• Holidays and paid time off after completion of the Probationary period

• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions

• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions

• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)

**********************Ability to earn an additional $8,000 a year in quarterly performance bonuses************************