Job Description

Looking to join a team that fills children’s days with discovery?

We have the privilege of partnering with parents in providing excellence in the care and education of their children.  We have the opportunity to develop our team to find their best, and then make their best better every day.  We are looking for a professional to run our My Small Wonders childcare centers and scale from four centers to thirty over the next three years.

Join us in a kid-centered learning community!

Position Summary:

The My Small Wonders Area Director (AD) is a self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate and inspire others, and most of all, a tremendous love for children.  The AD will place the leadership development of the management team first and foremost, so in turn those leaders will place the care and development of the children as the priority.  The AD will also ensure each center is effectively and efficiently run, and adhere strictly to all state and federal laws and regulations. They will understand that the overall success of their schools depends on them, their leadership, their commitment to excellence and their team.  

Working under the leadership of the Vice President of My Small Wonders, the AD will primarily focus on the big picture of the centers in regards to all aspects that provide an excellent customer and employee experience.  With support of their leadership, the AD will ensure all Directors and school leaders are equipped to provide excellent service to families.  The AD will build and maintain a strong rapport with customers and staff by spending time in the centers, and maintain a culture that provides a positive experience for the teams while still maintaining best practices.  This is primarily achieved through servant leadership or leading by example, but also requires tough talks, decisions and at times corrective action for the best of the center.  

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Education and Experience

• Must be at 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field (preferred); Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with other businesses outside the childcare industry preferably in a management or district manager role
• The AD needs to have strong business acumen skills
• Experience owning a business is also preferred
• Current state specific Director’s Credential or Certificate
• Experience opening new childcare centers and/or integrating childcare centers from acquisitons
• At least 5-7 years’ experience directing a state licensed child care program with over 100 children and experience overseeing multiple childcare centers or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a multi-school or multi-site environment
• Must meet all state specific Licensing requirements related to continuing education
• Successful experience in being responsible for the leadership of a large, highly skilled team
• COVID-19 considerations:All Associates are required to wear masks and regular sanitizing must be conducted. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment, if not currently employed by Child Development Schools.

 Certificates/LicensesCertificates/Licenses

• Child/Infant CPR and First Aid required within 90 days of employment
• Must maintain required number of training hours determined by state Licensing agency

Responsibilities:

• The role of the AD is to promote, serve and protect the My Small Wonders brand, educating and upholding all company standards and operational practices.
• Employs critical thinking to analyze center financial trends and P&L performance, while providing guidance to help centers improve
• Execute operational strategies designed to drive success across critical performance measures:  enrollment, retention, quality and marketing.
• Oversee the growth of the business through center conversions, acquisitions and purchasing real estate.
• Setting the mood, stage and platform for excellence every day within the district
• Ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for children and parents
• Sparking innovation, building high performing teams 
• Recruiting, training mentoring employees
• Providing Directors and other school leaders with regular and specific feedback based on observations
• Role model behaviors that exceed customer expectations
• Exhibit proactive communication; act and think with customers in mind
• Friendly, enthusiastic and energetic with customers, coworkers, managers and visitors
• Manages the schools in compliance with all state regulations, as well as MSW policies and procedures
• Effectively resolves problems related to the management of the schools
• Takes responsibility for company assets
• Available to parents to listen and take appropriate action on their concerns
• Regularly solicit feedback from parents and school leaders to make improvements at the schools
• Ensures that all center directors are in compliance with Professional Development requirements
• Enforces all safety rules with staff 
• Any other duties assigned by the VP