The Pillars Christian Learning Center
Preschool Director
The Pillars Christian Learning Center, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
About the Position
The School Director will plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, marketing, sales, policies, procedures, and teacher supervision. Reporting to the Regional Director, the School Director operates the childcare program in conformance with policies and procedures and state day care licensing provisions. This role will also be responsible for the overall management of the school's early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning, and coordinating of the children's educational programs and activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure the school and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
Promote enrollment through marketing efforts; maintain public relations with parents, prospective clients and local schools; track and follow up on leads; and meet monthly enrollment goals.
Schedule children for the childcare center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records of the childcare center; record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary; review income and expense, statistical, and budget status reports to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action; prepare billing reports on childcare center use.
Ensure the program operates within budgetary parameters established; if circumstances cause budget to exceed or create potential for budget exceeded, plan and implement cost reduction SOPs.
Ensure that school supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained.
Assist childcare center staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips; assist as necessary with duties of center staff.
Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide ongoing in-service training and evaluation of childcare staff.
Plan and develop staff hiring, onboarding and continued development plans for team members.
Review and approve all staff schedules, breaks and timecards. Approve overtime and maintain labor costs that align with company standards.
Facilitate daily operations ensuring that HHSC compliance is maintained throughout the school.
Ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Checklist and implementation of school action plans.
Ensure Food Program compliance, participate in trainings, audits, and paperwork compliance.
Ensure problems encountered by staff are resolved; alter policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of the program.
Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children. Conduct parent conferences as needed.
Prepare reports to HHSC and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for at the center.
Relate to children, families and employees with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
Plan and participate in special events for staff and parents; as well as corporate events and meetings.
Recognize signs of child abuse and neglect and understand the responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to HHSC.
Report child illnesses, injuries or any situation placing a child at risk to the Vice President of Operations and the Owners.
Required Education and Experience
Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements
5 years of experience as a leader in a school environment
5 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, and managing employees
2 years of experience with childcare accreditation
About Our Benefits In addition to offering competitive pay, other benefits include:
Paid training;
100% employer funded Medical coverage;
Vision and dental coverage;
Voluntary Life, Accident, & Illness insurance;
Short Term Disability;
3 weeks (120 hours) of Paid Time Off;
6% Employer Match on 401(k)
Bonus Programs;
Cell Phone Allotment;
13+ paid holidays;
Child Tuition Discounts;
Continuing Education assistance
The School Director will plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, marketing, sales, policies, procedures, and teacher supervision. Reporting to the Regional Director, the School Director operates the childcare program in conformance with policies and procedures and state day care licensing provisions. This role will also be responsible for the overall management of the school's early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning, and coordinating of the children's educational programs and activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure the school and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
Promote enrollment through marketing efforts; maintain public relations with parents, prospective clients and local schools; track and follow up on leads; and meet monthly enrollment goals.
Schedule children for the childcare center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records of the childcare center; record all fee payments and prepare billing late payments and follow-up actions when necessary; review income and expense, statistical, and budget status reports to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action; prepare billing reports on childcare center use.
Ensure the program operates within budgetary parameters established; if circumstances cause budget to exceed or create potential for budget exceeded, plan and implement cost reduction SOPs.
Ensure that school supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained.
Assist childcare center staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; direct the organization and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips; assist as necessary with duties of center staff.
Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide ongoing in-service training and evaluation of childcare staff.
Plan and develop staff hiring, onboarding and continued development plans for team members.
Review and approve all staff schedules, breaks and timecards. Approve overtime and maintain labor costs that align with company standards.
Facilitate daily operations ensuring that HHSC compliance is maintained throughout the school.
Ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Checklist and implementation of school action plans.
Ensure Food Program compliance, participate in trainings, audits, and paperwork compliance.
Ensure problems encountered by staff are resolved; alter policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of the program.
Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children. Conduct parent conferences as needed.
Prepare reports to HHSC and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for at the center.
Relate to children, families and employees with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
Plan and participate in special events for staff and parents; as well as corporate events and meetings.
Recognize signs of child abuse and neglect and understand the responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to HHSC.
Report child illnesses, injuries or any situation placing a child at risk to the Vice President of Operations and the Owners.
Required Education and Experience
Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements
5 years of experience as a leader in a school environment
5 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, and managing employees
2 years of experience with childcare accreditation
About Our Benefits In addition to offering competitive pay, other benefits include:
Paid training;
100% employer funded Medical coverage;
Vision and dental coverage;
Voluntary Life, Accident, & Illness insurance;
Short Term Disability;
3 weeks (120 hours) of Paid Time Off;
6% Employer Match on 401(k)
Bonus Programs;
Cell Phone Allotment;
13+ paid holidays;
Child Tuition Discounts;
Continuing Education assistance