Daycare Regional Director

Daycare Regional Director | Foundations Early Learning Center

Are you an experienced leader in early childhood education? Foundations Early Learning Center is seeking a passionate and strategic Daycare Regional Director to oversee multiple centers and ensure the highest quality of care and education for our children.

Summary of Responsibilities: Direct and oversee the assigned South Carolina Region’s overall policies and practices, objectives, and goals. Lead in the creation, improved execution and dissemination of Better Practices within the Center operations.  Enable and foster a wide degree of creativity and latitude; creating and maintaining a culture where steadily improving results are demanded. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to center directors across the region.
• Implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Monitor the performance of centers, providing training and resources to enhance program quality.
• Foster a collaborative environment and maintain positive relationships with staff, families, and community partners.
• Analyze data and feedback to drive continuous improvement in education and care standards.
• Develop and manage budgets for each center to ensure financial health.

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business Management, Early Childhood Education, or related degree desired.
• 2-5 years multi-site management experience required. (Childcare industry preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to connect with early childhood professionals, building effective relationships at all levels and to effectively train in best practices.
• Highly skilled and effective communicator in written and oral forms.
• Tolerance for, and ability to excel within, faced-paced, demanding management environment  
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing focus of attention at any moment.
• Ability to set and achieve goals and to improve operations and profitability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, quality improvement initiatives, regulations and programs that impact on early care programs in South Carolina a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy items in excess of 35 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 10 + Centers.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to company policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated coaching and motivational skills to effectively develop and foster growth in assigned region.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Free childcare tuition
• Paid training
• Same day pay options!
• Local VP support
• And much more

About Foundations Early Learning Center:

We help children reach their full potential, with school readiness, socialization, literacy, problem-solving, self-esteem and other life skills at the center of our focus. Foundations provides premier infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, school-age, and summer camp programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs utilize the nationally-recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum® with a focus on STEAM in our classrooms.

Our Vision: Empowering children to realize their full potential.

Our Mission: To enrich children’s lives through meaningful, innovative early learning experiences.

Foundations Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Foundations prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

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