Early Learning Center Site Director

Little Wonders Early Learning Center

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Job Summary

The Little Wonders Early Learning Center Site Director will manage the operations of an individual location of Little Wonders ELC within the physical location of a Nashville area charter school, as one part of the overall leadership team of Little Wonders ELC.

Mission

Little Wonders Early Learning Center aims to deliver high-quality, child-centered early education and care to the children of Davidson County’s hardworking educators. Through stimulating classroom and outdoor environments and responsive educator practices we strive to foster children’s innate wonder, curiosity, and brilliance as, together, they learn about the world around them.

Vision

• Little Wonders ELC seeks to develop inclusive, growth-minded communities of learners for our children, early childhood educators, and families.
• Children’s “little wonders” about the world are nurtured so that children come to trust their innate ability to learn. Children find a sense of belonging as they learn from and with one another as part of a safe, joyful, and loving community.
• Early childhood educators are full of “little wonders” about the complex work of their practice and engage in deep thinking about that practice with one another. They feel supported and valued as professionals with a sense of belonging and ownership in Little Wonders.
• Families come together to puzzle through the “little wonders” that arise through the daily work of parenting. Families and teachers partner to best guide and support children.
• When educators know their own children are deeply cared for in their school day setting, it allows them to be fully present in their own work.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the site and pursue opportunities to increase the effectiveness and capacity of the site.
• Coordinate the development, planning, and implementation of curriculum in individual classrooms
• Evaluate staffing needs, recruit, hire, and train, and maintain staffing records
• Work in the classroom as needed.
• Manage family communication, including recruitment and enrollment of new students and matriculation pattern of school to maximize student engagement and enrollment of site
• Manage the site budget and communicate with the leadership team for the purpose of effective financial management and planning.
• Ensure student, staff, and financial records are accurate.
• Act as a part of the overall leadership structure of Little Wonders ELC, which includes participating in leadership meetings and community, and Board of Directors meetings when appropriate, as well as implementing the long-term vision of the organization in conjunction with the team
• Ensure adherence to DHS guidelines and high-quality child-care standards that ensure the safety and security of students as well as the effective operation of the center.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with a preference of a least 2 years in leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and leadership team in a positive and constructive manner
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
• Proven organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated professional demeanor and business acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and adapt to a variety of technology resources
• Must be drug and alcohol-free
• Ability to receive and give coaching in a positive and constructive environment

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please email your resume to Zarabeth Davis @ zarabeth@littlewonderselc.com 

Details

• Date Posted: August 9, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Educator
• Service Area: Education
• Start Date: 09/01/2024
• Salary Range: $55,000
• Working Hours: M-F