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A challenging, interesting position in Operations Management?

Full-time work with autonomy, significant responsibility and a flexible work schedule?

A work environment that's meaningful, rewarding and fun?

Kidcreate Studio offers art classes, camps and events for children. Our Dana Point studio and our mobile business are thriving, and we are now opening our second studio location in Aliso Viejo. To enable our growth while providing exceptional customer experiences, we are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee our studios and staff.

Candidates should be mature professionals with excellent references and comparable experience managing operations. Candidates must have supervisory experience.

Candidates should be extremely organized, able to take initiative and make decisions, and comfortable with computer systems and technology.

Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be comfortable working with teachers, business clients, school administrators, parents and children.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager who loves children and is looking for a fun, meaningful work environment.

About Us

At Kidcreate Studio, we offer art classes, camps, workshops and art-themed birthday parties for kids. Kidcreate’s curriculum, designed by art education professionals, is tailored to match the developmental needs of children at different ages. We offer fast moving, energized classes for high energy toddlers, preschool classes that encourage children's growing independence, and school-aged classes that encourage self-confidence and creativity.

Kidcreate Studio is a franchise business. The Dana Point and Aliso Viejo studios and the South Orange County mobile operation are owned by a local entrepreneur who is passionate about kids, quality art education, and the local community.

The Operations Manager’s primary work location will be our Aliso Viejo studio, with potential for working one day per week remotely.

Schedule:

This is a full-time salaried position. Candidates should be available to work full-time hours, including some early morning, evening and weekend hours, to respond to busy times and urgent issues when they arise. Primary hours will be a typical Monday-Friday schedule.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Typically, 5-7 years related experience and 2+ years previous manager level leadership experience.

Supervisory experience is required.

Personal Qualities

Energetic

Reliable

Organized

Able to take initiative and make decisions

Leader

Critical and creative thinker

Process-oriented

Personable and friendly

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, G-Suite

Able to quickly learn new software and systems

Able to proactively identify new opportunities to increase operational efficiency

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and demands with competing priorities, all while making timely decisions

Effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Effective in managing, coaching and motivating staff

Other Requirements:

Valid unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel throughout South Orange County

Able to lift and carry 10-20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally

Personal and professional references

Criminal background check

Primary Responsibilities

Manages Mobile Studio Operations

Maintains a calendar of mobile engagements

Anticipates staffing requirements, manages staff schedules

Manages supply inventory

Communicates curriculum and activity plans to teachers

Encourages teachers to provide excellent customer service within guidelines

Supervises teacher prep time and manages mobile planning and logistics

Visits mobile class locations, interacts with clients, promotes future classes

Handles problems in the workplace and mobile locations including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Evaluates current systems and proactively identifies new opportunities to increase operational efficiency

Develop strategies that help overcome challenges and enhance the company's performance levels and profits

Participates with Owner in interviewing and evaluating teaching candidates

Onboards and trains new teaching staff

Schedules teachers to ensure class coverage and meeting productivity goals

Manages the time reporting system for teaching staff

Identifies the developmental needs of teachers and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills

Delivers timely employee feedback and participates in the performance appraisal process

WHEN YOU APPLY: Please include a cover letter with your resume, explaining why you think this job is a good fit for you. If you live outside of South Orange County, please describe your plans and timing to be in this area. This is not a job that can be done fully remotely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Occasional weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Operations Management: 3 years (Required)