Preschool Site Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Site Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping our young minds and fostering a nurturing environment at our preschool locations. Working in close partnership with Preschool leadership this role encompasses comprehensive responsibilities including curriculum development license compliance and staff supervision to guarantee a program that exemplifies Brighton Centers mission values accreditation standards and dedication to excellence.
Curriculum Expert: Ensure implementation of Preschool curriculum aligned with NAEYC guidelines nurturing social emotional physical inclusive and intellectual growth in children.

Leadership & Supervision: Provide direct supervision and performance management to Lullwood staff and teaching team cultivating a collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters professional growth.

Safety & Wellbeing: Maintain the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing by fulfilling the physical requirements of the position rigorously following safety protocols and serving as a safety role model.

Budget Adherence: Adhere to the Preschool budget without compromising quality of care or standards.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all childcare regulations and accreditations and generate timely effective reports to efficiently monitor program goals and desired outcomes through data analysis.
Marketing Recruitment & Enrollment: Contribute to program marketing strategies engage in recruitment efforts and manage enrollment processes to ensure consistently full enrollment.

Collaborative Spirit: Be an integral part of Brighton Centers Leadership Team working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve program goals and desired client outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with parent children staff board vendors and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.

Program Management & Compliance 45

• Oversee daily operations curriculum and extracurricular activities.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in leadership meetings staff meetings and outreach activities.
• Conduct biannual child development assessments.
• Collaborate with Preschool Inclusion Team and specialists to holistically support childrens needs.
• Maintain a safe clean and childready environment.
• Manage data conduct tours and orient new families.
• Ensure accurate records for children and staff.
• Maintain appropriate classroom ratios and staffing levels.
• Overseeing compliance and budgeting.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget ensuring financial integrity.
• Create comprehensive management contingency plans to maintain program quality and financial stability in unforeseen circumstances.

Staff Leadership & Development 35

• Hire train develop and manage the direct report team.
• Coach counsel and perform staff performance management.
• Foster a highperforming cohesive and supportive team culture.
• Model professional work ethic and positive child interaction practices.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the teaching team.
• Support the teaching team in the classroom identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Guide the teaching team on child development and individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide resources for effective child communication.
• Lead decisionmaking regarding staff development and coaching.
• Conduct staff evaluations and regular observations with feedback.

Building Relationships with Families 15

• Cultivate positive and meaningful relationships with all parents/caregivers.
• Facilitate regular parent conferences and address concerns promptly.
• Ensure the teaching team builds strong relationships with families.
• Oversee the slow enrollment process and set clear expectations.
• Maintain daily communication with parents/caregivers and provide additional resources.

Additional Responsibilities 5

• Participate in the Brighton Leadership Team and collaborate on crossdepartmental initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives supporting organizational development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education or a related field with 12 credit hours in management/business. Active DFPS Directors license. Minimum of 5 years experience in a licensed childcare center including 3 years in a leadership role. Prior leadership experience in a TRS and NAEYCaccredited center.

Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and Adobe products as well as childcare management software. Experience in mediation conflict resolution or handling employee relations issues within an early childhood education setting. Experience in staff retention strategies and employee engagement initiatives. Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education or a related field.

NECESSARY SKILLS

Core Values and Ethics:

• Uphold Brighton Centers core values in all aspects of work.
• Maintain professionalism confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Foster a positive serviceoriented attitude with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Leadership and Management:
• Lead staff in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Delegate and manage tasks effectively.
• Hold both self and others accountable for achieving goals.
• Foster teamwork and proactively resolve conflicts.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with families staff board and community.
• Deliver impactful presentations internally and externally.
• Collaborate with others in a supportive and professional manner.

Organization and ProblemSolving:

• Maintain a high standard of organization and planning.
• Solve problems effectively and independently.
• Multitask across various programs and software.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and childcare management software.
• Maintain data quality and integrity.

Additional Skills:

• Adapt to changing situations and demonstrate flexibility.
• Work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Implement developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead staff towards strategic goals.

TOP COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Conflict Management
• Developing / Directing Others
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Organizational Agility
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Timely Decision Making
• Action Oriented / Drives for Results
• Managing through Processes and Systems
• Organizing / Planning

Required: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education or a related field with 12 credit hours in management/business. Active DFPS Directors license. Minimum of 5 years experience in a licensed childcare center including 3 years in a leadership role. Prior leadership experience in a TRS and NAEYCaccredited center.

Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and Adobe products as well as childcare management software. Experience in mediation conflict resolution or handling employee relations issues within an early childhood education setting. Experience in staff retention strategies and employee engagement initiatives. Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education or a related field.