Early Childhood Center Director

Summary

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning.
The Director assures that the early childhood education program is distinctively Christian and developmentally appropriate. He/she understands the mission and ministry of the congregation and is responsible to staff, children, and families for the day-to-day operation of the program.

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, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• 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 mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Professes Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and want to share His love with children and families.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 18 college credits in ECE.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 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 background in and 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.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Full benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term Disability

About Us

The purpose of Trinity Lutheran Academy is to nurture children's spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth through a planned sequence of age appropriate learning, faith building, play, and interactive activities. It is well established that children learn best through active learning and play, especially at an early age. The church and school strive to reach out to families through worship, education, witness, service, and fellowship. Our Academy's programs provide care and education for children from 6 weeks - 5 years.