Preschool Director Needed

We are looking for an experienced director for one of our Sprout locations. We are an well established organization of preschools spread throughout Pinellas County, FL and are one of the few preschool organizations around that offer competitive pay plus FULL benefits!! We offer health, dental, and vision insurance along with earned paid time off. All of these are available once you qualify in accordance with our company policy. If you are a child care professional who enjoys working with children, you have a positive attitude and you are a team player, apply today! If you are a professional who enjoys working with children, you have a positive attitude and you are a team player, please email your resume to us.

Salary will be based on experience and credentials

MISSION

Our mission is to provide quality care in a warm, loving, and friendly atmosphere where a bond can be developed between teachers, staff, parents and most of all, every child within our care. We will strive to enhance self-esteem and confidence in every child. We are committed to providing age-appropriate activities that are developmentally challenging. We will create a supportive environment where all members of the school, including children and parents, can feel they are accepted and be team players.

THE FACULTY:

Our centers vary in size by location.

ELC and FOOD PROGRAM:

Our families come from a wide socioeconomic range with about half of our students receiving ELC and/or Food program assistance. Candidates will be expected to have experience with at least one but preferably both of these programs.

THE POSITION:

The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school under the direction of the owners. Specific duties shall include but not be limited to the following:

Timely opening and or closing of the center
Proper staff scheduling and training
Recruiting/Hiring staff to provide the daily program insuring state ratios are always met
Ensure proper sign in and sign out procedures are followed for DCF and ELC
Enrollment procedures for new students
Maintain and increase enrollment
Enroll new students
Provide effective parent relations
Provide effective management and supervision of teachers and staff
Assign staff to maintain proper cleaning and organization of the Academy
Keeping security and safety of all children, parents and staff a high priority
Make sure that all staff files are in compliance with the state regulations
Collect and properly account for all tuition and fees
Any additional duties as assigned by the owners

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid FCCPC and Directors credentials
Prior experience as a Director or Director Assistant
Must be able to pass a level II background screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A 4 year Bachelor degree is preferred but not required
Experience with the States Food program filing requirements
APPLE accreditation experience

THE POSITION:

We will be conducting a competitive search for our next Director. Candidates with appropriate backgrounds are encouraged to send a resume, letter of interest, and credentials by email.

We will begin interviews and will be hiring the next great director for our center(s) immediately!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking all COVID-19 precautions that are required of us by local, state, and federal policies.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Director: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Directors License (Required)