LLE Education Group provides educational experiences for infants through school age children at locations all across Virginia through multiple brands. One of our locations in Woodbridge, VA is in need of an experienced leader who is passionate about motivating children and teachers alike to learn and grow.
Our Directors must be enthusiastic empowering teachers to become confident in their abilities in the classroom and committed to making sure their center is successful. The right candidate knows that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their teachers are important to success. Our Directors must demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Self-motivated individuals who excel at multitasking and prioritizing tasks will be most successful in our fast-paced and rewarding childcare center environments.
PURPOSE
The Academy Director is responsible for the day to day operation of the education and care program within his or her building. This includes using leadership and communication skills in dealing with parents, teachers, teacher assistants, cooks, bus drivers, cleaning contractors, outside vendors and maintenance personnel, so as to promote a climate of quality as measured by corporate policies, state licensing standards as well as national accreditation standards. This also includes oversight of the budget for the center so as to create a financially successful business operation.
ESSESTIAL FUNCTIONS
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY: The Academy Director is responsible for the operation of their assigned Academy under the direction of their District Director and Director of Childcare Operations and in accordance with all LLE Education Group policies and applicable licensing standards. The Academy Director is responsible for the overall financial health of the school to include: budget maintenance, billing and tuition collection, fundraising, dealing with outside vendors, and maintaining inventory of all supplies. The Academy Director is responsible for overseeing the upkeep of the school grounds and facility. The Academy Director is responsible for hiring, orienting, training, counseling and terminating staff.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF: The Academy Director is responsible for ensuring implementation of training, as developed by the Operations Team and Education Department, to enhance the skill and professionalism of the staff within their assigned school. The Academy Director will be responsible for ensuring that the staff maintain an adequate number of training hours as required by the licensing and accreditation standards.
MARKETING: In consultation with and under the direction of the District Director and the Marketing Department, the Academy Director will responsible for the development and implementation of targeted marketing plans and the overall implementation of the Marketing Department’s Enrollment Building program. In consultation with and under the direction of the District Director and the Marketing Department, the Academy Director assists with market research, community outreach and competitor or customer surveys.
SCHOOL/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT: In consultation and under the direction of the District Director, Operations Team and assigned Educational Specialist, the Academy Director is responsible for the evaluation of programs, including individual classroom observations, develops plans to facilitate program improvement and the implementation of these plans.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The Academy Director will attend trainings, enroll in college courses and attend retreats and other professional development opportunities as identified in their individual professional development plan. This plan will be developed by the Academy Director and the District Director in consultation with the Operations and Education Departments.
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: The Academy Director attends meetings as necessary to perform duties and aid in business and organizational development as directed by the District Director or his/her supervisors. The Academy Director performs other related duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
The Academy Director should possess the following educational and professional requirements and skills:
- A Child Development Associates (“CDA”); Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. If the Academy Director does not hold a bachelor’s degree then the obtainment of a Bachelor’s Degree within five (5) years must be part of the professional development plan.
- Successful completion of the Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff.
- Ten or more hours of management training.
- At least one year of experience in a supervisory role.
- At least two years of experience as a classroom teacher or child care provider.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations relevant to the operations of a child care facility.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training, and instruction methods, programs, philosophies and theories relevant to the operation to the operation of a child care facility.
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills and the ability to communicate to a wide ranging audience including those with varied educational levels and backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position as called for throughout the day, including but not limited to: lifting up to 50 lbs.; getting up and down on the floor; bending to the child’s level; and standing for an undetermined amount of time.
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