Early Childhood Administrator Sylva, NC (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sylva+NC+USA+28779) Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionWHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is one of the country's fastest-growing providers of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a Certified Benefit Corporation reinventing accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our award-winning community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development. Learn more about working with us athealthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.We are currently hiring for a Regional Director to oversee the Healthy Kids Program operation in multiple areas consisting of Before/After School Programs in school buildings and possible future Summer Programs. This position will be based out of or around Sylva, NC but will require travel.PAY RATE:$25+ per hourSTATUS:Full-time, non-exemptDIRECT REPORTS:Program Site StaffJOB CONSISTS OF:
Manage all aspects of Before/After School Programs and Summer Programs with a special focus on:
Recruiting, supervising, professionally developing, and training a highly qualified staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality service in all sites.
Managing an operation that follows North Carolina regulations.
Operating excellent programs that:
Follow Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum that serve as the foundation for Healthy Kids “Consistent Excellence” Philosophy.
Feature superior classroom management skills and excellent parent communication.
Feature a warm, nurturing, positive, safe environment.
Prevent problems with proactive management and handle those that happen in an effective, positive manner that emphasizes good communication.
Lead in a positive, upbeat, yet confident style with an emphasis on effective communication and addressing issues head-on.
Monitor and address performance issues in a timely manner so that personnel understand their areas of improvement and have the chance to bring their skills up to our standards of excellence.
Work with the Executive Director to constantly improve the program by communicating issues and working on better ways of operating.
Attend weekly/monthly leadership meetings and Executive staff meetings, via Google meets, and in person when need be.
Clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner, communicate the organization’s policies, objectives, priorities, and budget limitations to area coordinators and site directors.
Focus on efficiently managing the largest expense – payroll.
Work closely with the Registration staff to ensure that all students who should be in the program have completed the paperwork.
Work with Marketing to obtain important program information and materials for website, and social media.
Maintain good working relationships with site hosts including school principals, school administration, school custodial staff, and licensors.
Work towards growing your region, and implement new programs as they become available.
Liaise with other departments, senior management, and parents.
Adhere to and consistently enforce companies' Code of Conduct, policies & procedures, and State guidelines.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or higher
4+ years of paid experience in Early Childhood Education
BSAC training certificate
NCECA certificate
Superior administrative and supervisory skills with experience preferably in a consumer-driven environment.
Excellent customer service and parent communication skills.
Track record of working as a team and helping to create a team-oriented work environment.
Commitment to delivering excellent programs and managing personnel expenses.
Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checking
Must be medically fit to perform job duties.
Professional, reliable and prompt, warm, friendly, caring, and upbeat personality.
Excellent time management skills.
BENEFITS:Flexible scheduling401(k) for eligible employees plus a 1% employer matchSick Time OffCareer DevelopmentCertain applicants qualify for tuition assistance, get in touch for more details.In addition, we offer competitive benefits for our full-time employees including:Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceAFLAC Supplemental PlansHealthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.comSalary Description$25 per hour