Daycare Center Director
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 83000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Little Sprouts LLC we value educators and are committed to meaningful change. We offer generous benefits including a paid week off between Christmas and New Years professional development and true work-life balanceall to support a fulfilling goal-aligned career.
As a school leader youll guide the educational operational financial and cultural success of your centercreating a thriving environment where children educators and families grow together. Youll oversee daily operations such as staff scheduling curriculum implementation health and safety compliance and licensing standards while supporting and inspiring your team through strong clear communication. This role requires both attention to detail and big-picture thinking as you balance nurturing classroom environments with financial performance and community engagement. Most importantly youll lead with empathy and purposecultivating a space where children are celebrated educators are empowered and families feel truly connected.
Our Arlington school boasts large naturally lit classrooms and a positive fun-loving staff. The location is easily accessible by major roads and close to shopping and dining contributing to an inviting atmosphere for families teachers and children alike.
Salary Range: $75000 to $83000per year for EEC Director II Qualified Candidates.
This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.
We Offer:
- Up to 75% discount on your childs tuition including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
- Generous time off in addition to a paid seasonal break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day and federal holiday closures.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including health dental & vision all effective from hire date. Additional benefit selections including pet insurance.
- Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
- 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
- Pay increase opportunities related to job performance update in certification credentials and degree completion.
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching including a dedicated Child Conference.
- Employee referral program available.
At Little Sprouts our mission is driven by four key pillars:
- People First Prioritizing the growth and experience of our team.
- Pedagogy for Tomorrow Fostering innovative child-focused teaching approaches.
- Planet at the Core Promoting sustainability and nature-based learning.
- Positive Growth Supporting children families and educators in every step forward.
Your daily responsibilities will include managing the schools operations educational programs and overall culture ensuring daily success. Responsibilities also include overseeing educational and operational tasks along with managing the centers financial performance.
Qualifications:
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must have Director Certification (DII qualification).
- 3-10 years of experience in early childhood education or classroom management.
- Strong understanding of play-based learning and social-emotional development.
- Demonstrated commitment to kindness respect and community engagement.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED; bachelors degree preferred.
- Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.
- Ability to stand move run and play for most of the day.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.
What to Expect:
- Phone Interview with a Recruiter
- Onsite Tour & Meeting with the Regional Manager
- Final Virtual Interview with members of the Senior Leadership Team
$75000 - $83000 a year
Salary Range: $75000 to $83000per year for EEC Director II Qualified Candidates.
This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.
The compensation range represents Little Sprouts intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience education and other business factors.
Were Growing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family a global network of 1100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 40 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4000 families we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn grow and thrive.
Our teams whether at our home office or inside our schools are change makers they inspire create model and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Little Sprouts LLC we are consistently recruiting retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Little Sprouts is not just a day care. We're an award-winning network of early education and child care schools in New England.
