At Magical Beginnings, we believe exceptional leadership creates exceptional learning environments. We are seeking a dynamic Regional Director of Childcare Operations to oversee multiple schools, drive operational excellence, and ensure our commitment to quality early childhood education continues to flourish.
Requirements
- Oversee and manage all operational functions of Magical Beginnings schools within the assigned territory
- Provide strong leadership and support to all Magical Beginnings stakeholders
- Ensure that all child-to-teacher ratios comply with state early education licensing requirements
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Operating Officer to develop and implement an annual training plan for School Directors
- Ensure full compliance with all state-mandated early education laws, safety protocols, and regulatory standards
- Implement and monitor all childcare financial assistance (voucher) regulations and program guidelines
- Enforce company policies and procedures as outlined in employee and family handbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of childcare licensing regulations
- Maintain compliance with licensing and quality standards by scheduling school staff within budgeted payroll guidelines
- Serve as Interim Director in the event of a leadership vacancy, ensuring continuity of school operations and compliance
- Administer school audits to measure and provide feedback on top quality
- Establish and maintain a regular visitation schedule for all schools within the assigned region
- Perform outreach activities to ensure that staff and families alike have a positive experience at Magical Beginnings
- Ensure that School Directors have access to your time and can express their desires and concerns
- Perform annual performance reviews of all direct reports and advise leadership on recommendations for raises, promotions, performance plans, and terminations
- In the event the Director cannot resolve an issue, serve as the primary customer service representative
- Interview, hire, and train School Directors with the approval of the Chief Operating Officer
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of schools
- Work with the school's social school directors and teachers to ensure the school complies with company standards
- Oversee and manage the Mentorship Program with assistance from the school Directors
- Maintain and support the Directors and school facilities, including maintenance and inventory
- Make sure school leadership replenishes classroom supplies and materials regularly
- With the support of the Executive Leadership Team, conduct licensing, furnishing, opening, hiring, and training for new start-up schools
- Maintain an anti-bias and anti-racism culture throughout the school
- Support all regional and school-level marketing outreach, enrollment, and staffing efforts
- Hold school-level enrollment meetings to manage and continuously improve enrollment to meet set goals
- Hold school-level recruiting meetings to improve and manage classroom staffing to meet set goals continuously
- Ensure the school's financial health
- Supervise regional and school budgets, supporting Directors in adhering to projections and budgets and in meeting organizational goals and objectives
- Effectively manage and oversee school budgets with each School Director
- Manage processes for meeting KPIs and financial plans
- Hold Directors accountable for meeting school financial goals
- Communicate with the Executive Leadership Team when financial goals or KPIs will not be met
- Project a positive image and a neat, professional appearance
- Communicate concerns and noncompliances immediately to the Executive Leadership Team
- Proactively pursue the professional development of every staff member
- Develop an internal pipeline of candidates who are trained and seeking advancement within the organization
- Develop positive relationships and foster team building across schools and employees
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and seminars to expand the knowledge base and provide improved practices for the organization
Benefits
- Competitive wages based on education and experience
- Full-time benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Paid time off
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid week-long winter break
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Free counseling, fitness, and self-care programs through employer-paid EAP
- Significant child care discounts
- Parental leave
