Childcare Center Director

About the Role

2 For U Childcare and Preschool in Des Moines, IA is a licensed childcare center seeking a Center Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Previous management/leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, rotating opening/closing the center. Operating hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Compensation

$50,000 - $55,000/year, based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations
• Willingness to cover classrooms, drive the school age van and have an all hands on deck attitude
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff
• Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families; create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns
• Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities
• Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staff members
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role