Regional Director of Kiddie Academy North Austin

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Job description

Job Summary:

Kiddie Academy has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized and inspiring educator to join us as the Regional Director of the Austin North East area Academies.

This position reports to the Franchisee and is responsible for consistently delivering an exceptional parent/child experience in each Academy in order to drive education, operations, and marketing for improved profitability. A commitment to Kiddie Academy's mission of "Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials" is imperative. This position assumes the responsibility of and oversees all operations and education functions of multiple Academies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Recruits, identifies and hires the best Academy Director candidates, improving the Academy's operations and education functions with each new hire. Ensures Academies are fully staffed through succession planning and timely hiring.
• Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all administrative staffs. Trains, develops and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes.
• Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent.
• Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify each Academy's performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results.
• Under the franchisee's direction, familiarizes self with Academy budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints, and assists with drafting new budgets each year.
• Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of compensation plan.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors and community contacts.
• Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the Academies. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigns clear accountability and follows-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution.
• Ensures an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools and personal leadership.
• Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Ensures that each Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements and laws.
• Supports new Kiddie Academy initiatives. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of Kiddie Academy.
• Ensures that the Kiddie Academy proprietary Life Essentials curriculum is presented as intended in all Academies; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
• Performs observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
• Assists with managing the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures.
• Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meets all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS* :

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
• A minimum of five years' experience as a center director. Multi Unit Management experience highly desire
• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies
• Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices; thorough understanding of child development in early childhood education setting
• Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching or mentoring mechanisms
• The ability to work independently and as a team member * Exemplary commitment to customer service
• Must be an effective outward communicator and listener

BENEFIT:

• Competitive pay
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off accrual
• Paid training and time for professional development including CPR and First Aid
• Company sponsor Health and Dental Insurance
• Company sponsor 401k Retirement plan that match up to 4% of salary
• Employee Child care discount
• Education Assistant Program

About Our Company

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 210 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities.

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Connect your career ambitions to your community commitment at Kiddie Academy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• License Child Care Administrator: 5 years (Required)
• Multi Facilities Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations