Center Administrator/Director

Summary

The Director is responsible for the overall management of the childcare center, including program development, resource allocation, and business operations. The Director establishes clear goals and direction for the organization, inspires and leads a diverse team of professionals, advises and informs the board of directors, and champions the organization's vision, goals, and values.

Duties

• Lead the strategic operation and administration of childcare center. Oversee development, implementation, quality, measurement, and promotion of programs, products and services.
• Serve as spokesperson for the organization and promote its mission, programs, and values. Establish and build strong cooperative relationships with community groups, donors, volunteers, clients, government officials, and the press.
• Lead and inspire staff to accomplish the goals of the organization and understand and fully embrace the mission and values. Ensure an engaging climate which attracts, motivates, and supports a talented, diverse staff to effectively execute programs.
• Ensure adequate funds from diverse, ongoing revenue streams to sustain and further the organization's mission and programs. Spearhead fundraising efforts, including motivating staff, board, and volunteers to embrace and support fundraising goals and efforts.
• Build strong relationships with the Board of Directors and advise the board in governance best practices, responsibilities, board composition, risk management, finance, legal, and fundraising. Update the board on programs and funding and communicate any issues with potential to effect the organization and its mission.
• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic assessment of a strategic plan including goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Direct staff, finance committee, and board in budget preparation, effectively manage resources within budget guidelines.
• Ensure the organization is compliant with relevant nonprofit regulations and is transparent and accurate in all its records and documents.
• Implement and maintain best practices for planning, programs, fundraising, finance, risk management, and HR.
• Stay current in developments and trends in the nonprofit sector and issues relevant to the mission and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensure proper coverage in classrooms and staff/student ratio stays within state guidelines.
• Covers classrooms in the event of staff absence.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working in the childcare field
• Dedication and commitment to the organization's mission and values.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in childcare management at a leadership level.
• Broad experience in planning, budgeting, managing, and working with a board of directors.
• Extensive experience in fundraising including planning, prospect development, donor stewardship, and grants.
• Demonstrated ability to build donor and community relationships.
• Leadership experience in strategic planning.
• Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Outstanding leadership, networking, and motivational skills.
• Must be an innovative, strategic thinker with initiative and passion.
  
  

Benefits

Personal/sick time off with pay

Medical/Dental/Life/Accident insurance

Competitive pay

Great Growth ptotential

About Us

The Success Learning Academy (TSLA) takes pride in offering a nurturing environment that embrace and develops the whole child with powerful interactions and a strong foundation.

Our mission and vision is shared and carried out by our entire staff.

Our mission is to Support by Uplifting Children and the Community to Empower Student Success.

Our vision is to ensure that every child is successful in reaching or exceeding their greatest potential.

The Success Learning Academy, Inc. (TSLA) is a childcare learning facility that takes pride in laying the educational foundation in every child in our care. TSLA is family owned and operated, and has been in the childcare business for over 12 years.

We are licensed through Bright from the Start and participate in the Quality Rated program.

Our owners, management team, teachers, and support staff collaborate to ensure our students' needs are met and our age appropriate activities boost confidence.