Director for childcare center

Are you passionate about teaching and influencing the next generation of learners

Are you ready to be a role model to students and help develop their unique talents and instil in them a passion for learning and growing

Then you may be the right person to be a Director/Administrator at Bambini Montessori Academy!

The candidate should have an engaging personality to provide a warm safe caring and nurturing learning environment in which studentsinfants through PreK can develop physically emotionally mentally and socially. The candidate must have the leadership skills to guide and inspire our Preschool Teachers and Staff in providing loving and caring interaction through play and exploration to help foster each students curiosity and growth to master the skills they need to succeed.

Skills and Qualifications:

Certification: Must have all the state required certifications Director certified. A Child Care Director needs an associates degree in education or early childcare or a bachelors degree in any field.

Business management: The director runs all aspects of a childcare facility from setting up the security system to developing and managing the centers budget ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation. Oversee enrollment processes including admissions billing and recordkeeping.

Federal and State Regulations: Besides being detailoriented and organized he or she needs to keep up with federal and state daycare laws and requirements and ensure that the center always stays in compliance.

Staff Management: Recruit hire and train qualified Montessori teachers and support staff. Assure that teachers engage in ongoing professional development opportunities. Foster a positive and collaborative work culture that reflects Montessori values. Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to maintain the highest quality of education and care.

Excellent communication skills: As the face of the Bambini Montessori Academy the Child Care Director must be an excellent communicator able to confidently take prospective parents on a tour write newsletters and run staff meetings.

Good crisis management: The director must have strong crisis management abilities able to remain cool and composed in a crisis.

Leadership skills: Provide visionary leadership to ensure the Montessori philosophy is effectively implemented throughout the center. Oversee daytoday operations including curriculum development staff management and facility maintenance. The director keeps staff motivated and resolves conflicts. Communicate directly and effectively with parents and staff daily. Develop and implement policies and procedures that align with Montessori principles and regulatory requirements.

Classroom experience: Since the director is part of the hiring team for the center they need to know how to handle a group of children understand childhood development and have the knowhow to establish classroom structure.

Parent and Community Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with parents keeping them informed about their childs progress and the Montessori approach. Organize and participate in community events to promote the center and its educational philosophy. Collaborate with parents to create a supportive and inclusive community.

The director must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements. Have a passion for the growth and development of the precious children in our care. Maintain an organized office space. Be dependable and have excellent references.

Requirements

Associates In Early childhood education (required) Bachelors degree in education or related field; Montessori certification in Maryland (preferred).

5 years of leadership experience in a preschooltype setting preferably in a Montessori environment.

Expert organization and written/verbal communication skills

Strong and confident technology and computer skills.

Must be flexible with working hours to ensure the operational success of the school.

To Apply

** A brief wellwritten cover letter on why you are a fit for this role MUST be included for consideration**

Please send a resume and brief wellwritten cover letter on why you are a fit for this role.

We offer a competitive compensation package including bonus plans paid time off medical/dental insurance childcare benefits and retirement savings accounts.

For more information about our school:

Job Type: Fulltime

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Types: Contract Fulltime

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate in Early childhood Education(required) or Bachelors in any field (preferred)

Experience:

• Education Administration Occupations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Fulltime

Pay: $59182.00 $63032.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inperson

• Office

• Private school

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person