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compensation: $45000 - $55000 a year // Based on Experience
employment type: full-time
Kids Wonderland Academy is a privately owned and operated licensed Early Education Center, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are located in Natick, MA.
Parents no longer have to choose between enriched curriculum of large daycare centers and the warmth of a family daycare environment. We believe that we are the best of two worlds. Kids Wonderland Academy is committed to provide the highest quality of education and care.
With the nurturing support and guidance of our teachers, staff and family members we help our children learn and be curious, to extend beyond borders, be self-aware, trust and believe in wonders! We provide a safe and nurturing environment, appropriate open-ended play experiences to encourage the little ones to explore, and to maintain a close partnership with parents. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum and focusing on well-known appropriate practices we will build concepts, inspire, support and learn to respect each other.
We are currently seeking a Director!
The Director is responsible for running day-to-day operations, to include human resources, customer relations, quality control and physical facility.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for complete management of the program according to EEC licensing guidelines
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making our program an early education provider of choice
• Achieve center enrollment goals by answering enrollment inquiries in timely manner, conducting tours for perspective parents, building community relationships and generating enrollment through participation in local organizations, events, and marketing
• Collaborate with center owner to establish and meet budget requirement
• Oversee all tuition payment, invoicing, and reporting for families
• Ensure smooth daily operation
• Develop and maintains a strong communication with parents and staff
• Recruit, select, train and retain quality staff.
• Evaluate staff performance. Take corrective action when necessary
• Make staff schedule, plans and conducts staff meetings and trainings
• Purchase supplies, equipment, food and other materials necessary for program operations.
• Assist teachers with the weekly development and execution of the curriculum and program activities
• Assist in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents' needs.
• Help with meal planning and food preparation, as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• D2 EEC Certification preferred. Will consider D1 EEC Certification, if candidate will receive D2 within reasonable time frame
• Prefer at least one year of EEC program management experience
• Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• If the candidate does not have Serve Safe Certification, must pass the Serve Safe test.
• Must be a team builder, highly organized and possess excellent customer service/communication skills
• Detail Oriented, flexible and energetic
• Have the ability to juggle multiple duties
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Committed to Children and Families
• Computer proficient including Word, Excel and ability to learn other programs quickly
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis
• Pediatric CPR / First Aid strongly preferred or willing to obtain
• Language - English. In addition, knowledge of Russian language is a plus, as our program offers an optional Russian integration program.