Child Care Center Assistant Director

The Learning Experience #294

Child Care Center Assistant Director

Rock Hill, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Free uniforms

    Tuition assistance

    Assistant Director at The Learning Experience, a premier Child Development Center, are responsible for the operational performance of the Center. They have an essential ability to apply their business acumen to customer engagement and leading people, ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee uniform

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Tuition discounts for your children

    Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

    Professional Development Assistance

    Role Responsibilities:

    Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center

    Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy

    Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers

    Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact

    Forecasts future enrollment based on annual graduation

    Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems

    Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc.

    Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support

    Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise

    In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction

    CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

    Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities.

    Oversees Work and Family program- building new relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities, Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses)

    Effectively uses social media channels for parent engagement and retention

    Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment.

    Leads tours, highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers

    Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community

    Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database

    Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center systems

    Responsible for communications to families (i.e. billing, newsletters)

    Plans and manages budget for “parent pleasers”

    Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.

    Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress

    Regularly review Lesson Plans

    Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations

    Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations

    Responsible for accident/incident reporting

    Medication management

    Conducts monthly emergency safety drills

    Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

    Qualifications:

    2 or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.

    3+ years’ experience in retail/store management - cross-industry experience is welcome

    Demonstrated leadership ability with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting

    Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions

    Bachelor’s degree preferred

    Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.

    Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.

    Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

    CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.

    Must meet state specific guidelines

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.