Child Care Center Director - Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA

Child Care Center Director

Early Child Care Center Director

Preschool Director

Day Care Director

Would you like to make a difference in a child's life - and your own?

Are you ready to grow your experience and skill set of an educational leader?

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and inspiring professional to join us as our Center Director. This position allows you to lead a team of qualified teachers and administrative staff in providing the best learning and development experience for children and their families. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your ECE experience with business management skills to influence and manage the operations of the Academy. If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

At Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA, we remain committed to bringing the highest quality early care and education experience to our children and their families. Our academy provides care and excellent learning programs for kids starting from 6 weeks to 12 years of age (including before and after school care). As the Center Director, you will be key to delivering this mission. We would like you to join our team as soon as possible to lead the management of day-to-day operations, implement our patented Life Essentials curriculum and help us build a positive and nurturing Academy culture for the staff and children in our care.

We will provide you with excellent training and mentorship and growth opportunities, support from our onsite owners and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Overview: 
As Center Director, you will be responsible for effectively operating and managing all aspects of a child care facility, including enrollment building, family retention, human resources, marketing and quality assurance.

You will be a leader and mentor who trains and develops the teaching staff to provide creative, age-appropriate programs to all children by effectively implementing our Life Essentials curriculum. Actively developing and maintaining positive customer/community relations. Maintaining high-capacity utilization and managing all resources effectively and within budget. Establishing strong working relationships with state licensing authorities.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff to ensure quality care and a positive Academy culture.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on staff, children, and program activities.
• Ensure compliance with DHS licensing regulations.
• Mentor staff on implementation of Life Essentials curriculum and lesson planning.
• Ensure compliance with National and PA accreditations.
• Plan and actively participate in Academy marketing and community activities.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all state licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts.
• Develop and actively maintain positive relationships and communication with families

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or area of Child Development.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management position in a child care center, including 1 year in a Director or Assistant Director role.
• Candidates should have all credentials required for the position of a Center Director

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA is an equal opportunity employer with collaborative and nurturing work environment, Great Salary and Excellent Benefits for Center Director, including the following:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent performance incentives and bonuses
• Sponsored Corporate training and travel to national conferences
• Paid Time off
• Paid Federal holidays
• Excellent Child Care Discount
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Other supplemental insurances
• Thorough Director Onboarding in partnership with our Corporate Office
• Fantastic growth opportunities within our local organization
• Management support from owners

Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA

3901 N Progress Ave,

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Job Type: Full-time

Required:

• Experience as a Director: 1 years
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Preferred:

Experience in Childcare Management: 3 years

About Kiddie Academy: 
Kiddie Academy® is a leader in educationally focused child cares for more than 40 years. Kiddie Academy redefined childcare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand. Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 300 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.