If you consider yourself a talented Childcare Director, we want to hire you!
Are you excited about the opportunity to shape the minds of today's youth? Are you looking to develop and be the face of a state-of-the-art child care center? Are you looking for something where you can make an impact within the community? If the answer is yes, then this position is for you!
From our unique and engaging preschool curriculum to our vibrant centers and lovable characters, The Learning Experience has always taken an innovative approach to early childhood, preschool, and daycare education. The result is an experience that is as effective as it is fun.
Childcare Directors at The Learning Experience influence the growth and development of both children and staff. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive. This position gives you an opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art child care center and make an impact in Orange County's highest growth community, Horizon West.
You tried the rest, now come to the best - The Learning Experience of Horizon West!
Here are a few things about The Learning Experience of Horizon West:
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our children, their families, and the Horizon West community.
Our approach consists of a unique blend of a proprietary family of characters and curriculum and incorporating the latest technologies into early childhood education.
We pride ourselves as the only child care center that has an all-inclusive curriculum, ensuring each child can experience the same development and growth.
Our program is uniquely designed to foster child development and growth without losing sight of the importance of the ability for children to be children.
Our focus is on exceptional childhood development and we empower our staff to meet that focus.
We are committed to having the best trained teachers and administrators with the most up-to-date trainings and providing professional development opportunities.
Our facility will have state-of-the-art equipment and technology, both inside and outside of the classroom.
We give our employees their birthday off with pay.
We offer bonuses for meeting certain enrollment metrics.
You can start your day with a beautiful view of the sunrise and end your day with a magical view of Disney's fireworks---right from the front door.
Childcare Director Role and Responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP
Conducts interviews with childcare teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning in accordance with TLE daycare, childcare, and preschool policies and procedures
Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards
Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
Builds and communicates weekly schedules
Daily management of classroom ratios
Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations and TLE standards
Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget
Trains new hire staff in accordance with state regulations and TLE standards
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Greets parents, families and students at morning drop off
Leads tours with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of the TLE curriculum, TLE standards and TLE staff
Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
Execution of our Show and Tell proprietary app.
Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations and TLE standards
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 and TLE standards
Qualifications:
Required
Must possess an original and current Florida Child Care Director Credential
Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher level of education
Must have at least 3 to 5 years of child care, daycare, or preschool center director experience
Must have professional teaching experience with children, ranging from infants to preschool children
Strong knowledge of Florida child care licensing rules and regulations
Up to date with all DCF continuing education and in-service training hours requirements
Possess valid and current First Aid & CPR certifications
Must have an outgoing and friendly personality
Must have excellent communication and strong customer service skills
Must be a team player
Preferred
Three or more years of childcare director experience
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Benefits:
Paid holiday/vacation time/sick time after 90 days
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Discount
Training reimbursement for eligible candidates
Continued professional development opportunities
Community outreach activities
Monday - Friday
Free uniforms
Company parties
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Working at The Learning Experience of Horizon West is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger! After all, HAPPY HAPPENS HERE!
Explore our Facebook page to see the fun and happiness that you could be a part of! https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningExperienceHorizonWest/
Join our HAPPY family and help shape the future, one child at a time!
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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