Director- Child Day Care – Kiddie Academy
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children, families and our community? Does the idea of building a strong foundation for a brand-new school excite you?
Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington is a new childcare center with many opportunities for qualified individuals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated director to join our team as soon as possible to support the building of relationships with our future families, support the hiring and onboarding of our team and assist with the licensing process. Together, we will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for children in the communities we serve.
At Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington, we are committed to bringing the highest quality early care and education experience to our children and their families. We work with our dedicated education team to ensure that our programs are current and use the most recent research standards, to enhance children’s learning experiences.
As Academy Director you will have the opportunity to work alongside our onsite ownership team to lead our team to achieve the goals and objectives of the school. Following our opening this summer, you will effectively manage the day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout the school. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference.
Job Summary
Effectively operates and manages all aspects of a child care school, including human resources, customer relations, financial systems, quality control and facility management. Oversees the implementation of our age-appropriate Life Essentials curriculum to all children served at the academy. Actively develops and maintains positive customer/community relations. Maintains high-capacity utilization and manages all resources effectively and within budget. Establishes strong working relationships with state licensing authorities.
Essential Functions
- Ensures academy compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as Kiddie Academy® policies and procedures.
- Works with the state and city licensing office in successfully opening the brand-new center.
- Completes all required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis and maintains the same in an organized, up-to-date manner. This includes all academy files: for example, student, personnel, vehicle, driver, health and safety files.
- Plans academy activities and actively participates: for example, staff meetings, training sessions, open houses, planning sessions.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all state licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contracts.
- Develops and maintains professional working relationships with academy staff.
- Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
- Recognizes parent concerns, evaluates course of action and responds professionally to needs of parents.
- Recruits, selects and trains qualified employees.
- Meets all state and Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington requirements for the position.
Job Qualifications:
- Hold’s an active Texas Child Care Directors Certificate
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent Child Care or Management experience.
- minimum 1 year of Director experience in a licensed child care center.
- Experienced in state licensing regulations, staffing, enrollment and budget management
Benefits
- Paid sick, mental well-being and vacation time.
- Performance Incentive Bonus Plan
- Health Insurance Stipend
- Child care discount
- Referral Program
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Supportive Management at Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington
760 W Turner Warnell Rd,
Arlington, TX 76001
Experience:
- Director: 2-5 years (Preferred)
Education:
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, TX 76001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, TX 76001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person