Early Childhood Center Director

Leap Academy in Madison is a licensed childcare center seeking a Center Director ! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require Director Qualification according to WI state standards and previous management/leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility. A ssociate degree or higher in early childhood education or related field preferred.

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/year , based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and P rofessional D evelopment
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• Virtual interview with Regional Director ( 60 minutes)
• Virtual Interview with Regional Vice President (60 minutes)
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy .
• Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff; interview and onboar d candidates and schedu le and allocat e staff across the center .
• Be a sales advocate for the center and successfully drive and grow enrollment by focusing on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families ; c reate positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence .
• Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities .
• Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staf f members .
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role .

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