Early Childhood Director

Summary

This is a great opportunity to become a dynamic leader at Peachtree! We are the sister school to Peachtree Academy, the area's premier private school for Pre-K through 12th grade! The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. The school has about 90 full-time students and 26 additional students for afterschool enrichment each day.
The Center Director will need experience working with children in a school, preschool or church setting. The candidate should have very good administrative skills, have experience managing a small staff, know how to run an office effectively, and interact with parents at the school. The Director is responsible for overall operational management, including curriculum development and staff and facility management. The use of Procare or a similar software for billing would make for a very easy transition. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the center's goals are met appropriately. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people and is passionate about the importance of a great education in a child's life. The Director works closely with the Admissions team at the Private school and our other early learning centers to ensure that our strongest students progress academically to the next level at the private school and remain in the Peachtree program. Salary plus incentive bonuses available!

Duties

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, tuition billing and payments, personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.of early childhood supplies
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with the mission of our school
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• The ability to create a monthly newsletter for parents and students. We can even help train you to create a dynamic newsletter!
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.

Nice To Haves

Outgoing personality
Knowledgeable about billing for tuition and handling accounts
Experience with Procare software
A true appreciation for children and seeing them thrive
Enjoy working in a Christ-centered environment

Benefits

401K retirement program with a 4% salary match
Paid personal days
7 paid holidays*
Tuition credits for children in ECE and Private School, K-12th grade
Salary is based on education and experience :)
Online training programs and CPR / First Aid training are provided, as needed
Great educators to work with to achieve maximum learning
Ongoing growth opportunities

About Us

*Peachtree Academy*

Our school is a State of Art Private PreK through 12th-grade private school. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools / Advanc-ED and we strive to challenge our students each and every day. Students utilize a state-of-the-art computer lab and library for learning enhancement. Our students compete in a variety of academic events including Math Olympics, Creative Writing, Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Science Fairs, and over 17 different sports teams. At Peachtree Academy, we expect our students to be well-rounded and encourage them to participate in extra-curricular activities (soccer, baseball, language classes, chess, drama, music, and dance).

*Peachtree Prep*

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.