Director

About the role

The Program Director manages all aspects of a Playful Minds Learning Center, LLC (PMLC) program, including building and supporting a strong team, implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum, building relationships with the PMLC community, and maintaining solid financial management.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization
• Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with other PMLC staff
• Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
• Implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times
• Avoid missing deadlines for required documentation and record keeping
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure the health and safety of all children
• Promote the mission, values, and philosophy of Playful Minds
• Oversee day-to-day operations in keeping with the Playful Minds' policies and procedures
• Manage facility management and cleanliness
• Determine materials needed to implement curriculum and manage purchasing within budget guidelines
• Manage staff scheduling based on supervisory requirements and needs of the specific children
• Recruit, hire, train, and direct high-quality educators
• Monitor enrollment trends and meet enrollment goals
• Review and respond to leave requests daily
• Attend monthly Directors' Meetings
• Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings
• Observe classrooms on a regular basis and provide guidance as needed
• Mentor staff as needed, providing clear guidance and active support
• Plan and conduct staff evaluations in collaboration with Regional Director
• Maintain documentation of all evaluations
• Collaborate with Regional Director to identify beneficial topics for professional development
• Manage spending in compliance with budgetary expectations
• Collect, review, and approve all time sheets for site employees
• Ensure they are ready for processing according to schedule
• Timely tuition and fee collection from families
• Review and observe lesson plans to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes, and aligned with regulations and best practices
• Oversee implementation of curriculum to ensure implementation of best practices and PMLC curriculum
• Observe classroom environments to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes, and aligned with regulations and best practices
• Collaborate with Regional Director, teaching staff, and families to ensure appropriate accommodations and support for children’s needs
• Support observations of children’s developmental progress and suggest supports when needed
• Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Regional Director, at least 4 marketing events each year to recruit prospective families
• Provide site tours for prospective families
• Oversee enrollment process, ensuring proper onboarding of new families
• Meet with families as needed or assigned
• Provide ongoing communication with families about policies, individual experiences, and community events
• Support communication among families and staff
• Provide educational resources to families to support child development at home
• Assemble all compliance related applications, records, and reports as required by licensing and Playful Minds
• Maintain Staff Records Checklist and Children's Checklist as required by EEC
• Ensure all staff and child files are current and complete
• Ensure all required information is entered accurately into electronic records system according to schedule
• Keep Master Enrollment Sheets up to date
• Collaborate with Regional Director to prepare site for state licensing visits and inspections
• Work with the EEC licensor on all license renewals in order to ensure that each location meets all EEC regulations and requirements prior to the inspection
• Observe daily operations to ensure PMLC policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols are consistently upheld
• Observe facilities and classrooms to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation requirements, licensing standards, and PMLC standards
• Schedule, implement, and document emergency drills according to schedule
• Review Safety Plan, Building Emergency Plan, and Missing Child Plan upon hire and annually thereafter

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Lead Teacher qualifications
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• At least 3 years of experience in Early Childhood
• Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred)
• Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing and attendance (preferred)
• Solid computer skills
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to coach, mentor, and inspire staff
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative leadership style
• Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred)
• Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing and attendance (preferred)
• Solid computer skills
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

Skills

• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to coach, mentor, and inspire staff
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative leadership style
• Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred)
• Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing and attendance (preferred)
• Solid computer skills
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Sick Leave
• Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental, and vision
• First Aid, CPR, and Background Check reimbursements
• Training Expense reimbursements
• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Education & Experience

Pay

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time