Childcare Director, Preschool Education
Overview
As Director, you will own daily operations at a Childlife Preschool in Tampa, guiding a team of educators and caring for 100+ children. You will manage staffing, enrollment, and the physical facility while building relationships with families and regulators. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic planning, and your success directly shapes the school's culture. You will thrive here if you value empowering others and driving quality early childhood education.
What You'll Do8
- 1Hire, train, and mentor teaching staff, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
- 2Manage school enrollment, including hosting tours and events to drive new family sign-ups.
- 3Oversee facility maintenance, coordinating repairs and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.
- 4Prepare and manage budgets, reporting on key metrics to leadership.
- 5Implement FL Directors Credential standards, ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
- 6Develop and lead staff training sessions on play-based curriculum and child development.
- 7Handle parent and licensing inquiries, resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
- 8Drive school performance by setting enrollment targets and tracking progress weekly.
Requirements8
- 118+ years old, with FL Directors Credential required.
- 22-3 years experience in early childhood education leadership preferred.
- 3Knowledge of Florida rules and regulations for childcare facilities.
- 4Proven ability to manage staff, budgets, and facilities in a preschool setting.
- 5Strong written and verbal communication with families and regulatory agencies.
- 6Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- 7Commitment to empowering staff and building community partnerships.
- 8Ability to pass background checks and meet state licensing requirements.
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