Child Care Director Jobs

Assistant Director for Adventure Kids Playcare

We are open Monday-Thursday 7am-8pm, Friday 7am-12am, and Saturday 9am-12am. Shift times vary.

Create the fun! Be the fun! Feel the fun!

Kindness-We choose kindness and inspire kindness!

Integrity-We bring our best self everyday

Deliver- We deliver fun

Serve: We love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it!

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Licensing Compliance and Awareness Carry Out Mission, Cultures, Values
• New Customer Development and Community Manage Day to Day operations and team inRelationship Management accordance with policies, procedures, and standards
• Center Appearance and Equipment Standards Recruitment and Development of Team Customer Service Excellence and Standards Operating Expense Oversight

Management Skills Required:

• Manages the work schedules of play crew and managers
• Conducts interviews and reviews the qualifications of all new staff before hiring the most qualified applicants for all positions
• Ability to follow budgeted financial performance of the location and strive to meet all revenue, payroll, and new customer goals
• Excellent communicator via all channels (email, text, Slack, verbally face to face and by phone)
• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and motivational skills
• Practice confidentiality in all matters regarding staff, family and company information
• Continuously identify growth and development opportunities for your team and yourself
• Effectively manage day to day operations while holding team members accountable for job performance
• Must be an influence and motivate others to do their best every day
• Ability to create a team culture and carry out company values
• Management of and conformance to all policies and programs relative both to human resource management and programming
• Passion for providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to hold team members accountable for meeting operational objectives, following all procedures and standards,
• Able to motivate and inspire team to exceed state standards
• Exemplify AKP’s mission, culture, and values
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, clients, staff, and children

Child Care Industry Experience Requirements:

• Combination of infant, toddler or preschool teaching experience and actual administration of a childcare center
• 1-2 years’ experience as in childcare with management experience or comparable
• Strong knowledge in developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old
• Deep understanding of state licensing process; well versed in licensing standards
• Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of families and staff
• BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field Preferred
• Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences

Availability:

• Able to work nights and weekends
• Full Time
• Respond timely to unusual or critical childcare, parent, and staff situations

Examples of “A Day in the Life” Scope of the Role:

Center Operations Management:

• Support managers in the development of skills, which will enable them to manage employee relations, coaching and supervision
• Participate in on-going professional development
• Maintain documentation and forms in accordance with AKP policies and minimum standards
• Ensure the center and all staff operate in compliance with all state and local regulations
• Plan for career growth, ongoing professional development, and training offerings
• Oversee implementation of all programs including Adventure Kids University, Camps, After School Programs,
• Maintain accurate files on all employees and children in accordance with AKP policies and minimum standards
• Monitor/audit all files and forms in accordance with state standards
• Oversee recruiting and retention plans for managers and play crew
• Plan, Develop, and Implement continuing education plans for all employees meeting all state standards
• Hire, guide, coach, train and managers and new team members maintaining brand and industry standards
• Respond to all emergencies and staffing issues as they arise
• Model customer service excellence
• Incorporate AKP’s mission and values to create a positive staff culture

Special Events, and More!

Communication

• Maintain open communication with all team members on upcoming events, new programs, things to improve upon and accomplishments
• Submit weekly visit reports to the center owners (pictures and written report)
• Develop and create relationships with all regulatory agencies including the health department and childcare licensing
• Communicate the company’s goals, priorities, progress, and accomplishments to your team via weekly newsletters
• Responsible for being the company’s representative to all families and staff affiliated with their location
• Positively communicate the organization’s philosophies and policies to families, staff and community
• Train, lead, encourage and develop team through core values, company goals, and mission

Financial Standards Management:

• Oversee implementation of company initiatives
• Communicate licensing status with owners regularly
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices across the organization
• Ensure that financial goals are met and ensure understanding that will link the budget and financial reports to operational activities
• Daily oversight of all financials including daily reconciliation
• Ensure that team is implementing operating policies and procedures within time requirements.
• Monitor daily payroll
• Educate team on Texas Minimum Standards, as well as health and safety standards
• Monitor costs and inventory ordering and use; identify capital improvements or repairs needed
• Monitor locations’ compliance with all local, state and federal requirements and training; ensure all licenses and permits are current

Marketing, Social Media and Community Relationship Management:

• Ensure that that all managers and team members understand the link between marketing and operations

(answering the phone, tours, location and community events, and center appearance)

• Monitor communication flow between the organization and customers – manage contact regarding potentially critical situations
• Represent and support the organization in the resolution of family complaints and online reviews
• Build and create partnerships with local businesses
• Create and execute a local marketing plan for each center
• Develop marketing and customer retention plans. Ensure plan execution and collaboration with Corporate marketing collateral and guidelines

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekend availability
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in childcare management?
• Can you work Saturdays of needed?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Childcare Director license (Required)

Work Location: One location