Center Director Jobs

: The Center Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating services of the program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. The Center Director is responsible for maintaining a safe and positive culture in their center, supporting teachers in the development and implementation of an innovative and hands-on curriculum, and building an environment where the children, families and staff thrive. They will have the overall responsibility of promoting a positive image in the community and achieving profitability for the company. Above all else, the Center Director will uphold the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Circle of Care philosophy of Lightbridge Academy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Provide day-to-day leadership and management reflecting the Core Values of Lightbridge Academy. • Ensure effective operation of center; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies. • Cultivate positive relationships with families, staff members, community contacts and build and maintain public relations with prospective clients and corporate partners through networking and cross-marketing opportunities. • Deliver exceptional customer service to parents by going above and beyond to address questions and concerns, and assist parents promptly and effectively. • Create and implement the marketing plan for the center, coordinate local area and in-center events and activities per Lightbridge Academy requirements.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in early childcare education or a related field • Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role in a licensed childcare program • Maintain continuing education requirements per company and state requirements • Leadership – Ability to set a vision, inspire collaboration among staff members, and coach and build teams to achieve mutual goals. • Integrity – Instill mutual trust and confidence, create a culture that fosters high standards of ethics, behave in a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrate a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to the population served. • Initiative – Ability to proactively spearhead and coordinate the execution of responsibilities in order to achieve desired outcome, and identify and develop new ideas and challenges for business improvement. • Customer Service – Demonstrate strong commitment to identifying and meeting customers’ needs in a timely and appropriate manner, and continually seeks to ensure their full satisfaction. • Decision-Making & Judgment – Ability to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents. • Communication – Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Teamwork – Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; act as a team leader by demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. • Adaptability – Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives. • Motivation – Willingness to take self-directed or self-motivated actions to do more than is expected in the job with the aim of improving job performance and finding or creating new opportunities. • Self-Development – Responds positively to feedback regarding performance, continually strives to develop professionally, and takes advantage of opportunities to grow. • Technical – Proficiency with use of technology such as tablets and smart devices, and software such as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Address: 529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 914-653-6719
Fax: N/A

Salary: $85,000/yr