Center Director
Beacon Hill Schools, Athens, GA, United States
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The Center Director is the senior leader responsible for the overall success of the childcare center. This role provides vision, strategic leadership, and operational oversight to ensure excellence in early childhood education, family engagement, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Center Director drives enrollment growth,maintainsfinancial health, and cultivates a culture of collaboration and professionalism in alignment with Beacon Hill Schools’ mission ofGuidingBrightFutures.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management
Provide day-to-day and long-term leadership for all center operations.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing staff, including Assistant Directors, teachers, and support staff.
Set performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and create professional development plans.
Model servant leadership, professionalism, and a child-first mindset to inspire staff.
Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Beacon Hill Schools policies.
Maintainaccuraterecords, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal policies.
Oversee scheduling to ensureappropriate staffingratios and efficient use of resources.
Monitor center budgets, payroll, tuition billing, and expense controls tomaintainfinancial health.
Ensure the consistent and effective implementation of Beacon HillSchools’curriculum.
Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional quality.
Observe classrooms regularly to assess educational quality and provide coaching or corrective feedback.
Use data and assessment results to inform instructional improvements.
Safety & Environment
Establish and enforce safety, health, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Maintain facilities to provide a clean, safe, and developmentallyappropriate environment.
Investigate and respond promptly to safety incidents or parent concerns.
Family & Community Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, handling communication with professionalism and empathy.
Conduct tours, open houses, and family meetings to promote enrollment and strengthen relationships.
Address family concerns with transparency, care, andappropriate resolution.
Represent Beacon Hill Schools at community events and foster local partnerships to enhance brand presence.
Strategic Growth
Lead enrollment initiatives to achieve andmaintaincapacity goals.
Partner with leadership to implement long-term strategies for program growth and excellence.
Support marketing and community outreach efforts that strengthen the school’s reputation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related fieldrequired;Master’sdegree preferred.
Minimumof 3years ofexperienceina licensedchildcarefacility, preschool, or early education center management.
Deep knowledge of state licensing regulations, DECAL standards, and early childhood best practices.
Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting,financial management, and enrollment growth.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, andretainstaff while building a positive team culture.
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The Center Director is the senior leader responsible for the overall success of the childcare center. This role provides vision, strategic leadership, and operational oversight to ensure excellence in early childhood education, family engagement, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Center Director drives enrollment growth,maintainsfinancial health, and cultivates a culture of collaboration and professionalism in alignment with Beacon Hill Schools’ mission ofGuidingBrightFutures.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management
Provide day-to-day and long-term leadership for all center operations.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing staff, including Assistant Directors, teachers, and support staff.
Set performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and create professional development plans.
Model servant leadership, professionalism, and a child-first mindset to inspire staff.
Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Beacon Hill Schools policies.
Maintainaccuraterecords, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal policies.
Oversee scheduling to ensureappropriate staffingratios and efficient use of resources.
Monitor center budgets, payroll, tuition billing, and expense controls tomaintainfinancial health.
Ensure the consistent and effective implementation of Beacon HillSchools’curriculum.
Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional quality.
Observe classrooms regularly to assess educational quality and provide coaching or corrective feedback.
Use data and assessment results to inform instructional improvements.
Safety & Environment
Establish and enforce safety, health, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Maintain facilities to provide a clean, safe, and developmentallyappropriate environment.
Investigate and respond promptly to safety incidents or parent concerns.
Family & Community Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, handling communication with professionalism and empathy.
Conduct tours, open houses, and family meetings to promote enrollment and strengthen relationships.
Address family concerns with transparency, care, andappropriate resolution.
Represent Beacon Hill Schools at community events and foster local partnerships to enhance brand presence.
Strategic Growth
Lead enrollment initiatives to achieve andmaintaincapacity goals.
Partner with leadership to implement long-term strategies for program growth and excellence.
Support marketing and community outreach efforts that strengthen the school’s reputation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related fieldrequired;Master’sdegree preferred.
Minimumof 3years ofexperienceina licensedchildcarefacility, preschool, or early education center management.
Deep knowledge of state licensing regulations, DECAL standards, and early childhood best practices.
Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting,financial management, and enrollment growth.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, andretainstaff while building a positive team culture.
Get notified about new Center Director jobs in
Athens, GA .
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