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Brella · 3 months ago

Center Director - Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

6+ years exp

Brella is a childcare organization on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation. They are seeking an inspirational Center Director to lead their Pasadena location, providing leadership to educators and ensuring the highest quality developmental experience for children. The role involves managing the execution of curriculum, recruiting staff, and fostering a positive environment for both educators and families.

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Responsibilities

Oversee Brella’s childcare and education program to deliver the highest quality developmental experience for children ages 3 months to 6 years

Manage the center-wide execution of Brella’s curriculum across all age groups, ensuring alignment with brand expectations

Provide in-classroom support to ensure curriculum, child development, and teaching standards are met

Partner with Brella’s People team to recruit and effectively onboard teaching staff, ensuring teacher ratios are always maintained

Inspire, coach, and develop a team of motivated educators by conducting regular observations paired with meaningful feedback, one-on-ones, regular performance evaluations, and establishing opportunities to support career growth

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment through effective communication and team-building activities

Address and resolve staff conflicts or issues promptly and effectively

Lead tours and ensure warm welcomes for new families

Support families through transitions into and out of our center, embracing Brella’s flexible model and approach

Engage in regular and proactive communication with families, managing parent interactions around curriculum, child development, and overall experience

Ensure compliance with all state laws and center policies and procedures, and interface with local licensing representatives

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and licensing requirements

Develop and implement strategies to meet the center's monthly performance and enrollment targets, ensuring optimal occupancy and program quality

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationCurriculum ExecutionLeadership ExperienceChild Development KnowledgeParent CommunicationStaff ManagementTeam BuildingTechnology ProficiencyLicensingProblem Solving

Required

A BA or BS in Early Childhood Education and/or must meet Title 22 Child Care Director qualifications

6+ Years of Experience in an administrative/leadership role preferably at a child care/preschool

A collaborative servant-leader with demonstrated experience managing a large multi-age child development program

Thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices as well as an understanding of or familiarity with Reggio, Montessori, and/or RIE principles

A strong track record of hiring, retaining, training, mentoring and growing teachers

Excellent parent communication skills and ability to understand parent needs and perspectives

Experience with and an interest in curriculum execution across a variety of ages and experiences including science, art, music, pre-literacy and gross-motor

A solutions-focused and creative approach to problem solving

Interest in innovation within the child care model and a passion to develop a more flexible child care solution

Knowledge of licensing requirements for Early Childhood Education

Comfort using technology

Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities. Standing for long periods of time

Ability to physically handle children between 0-5 years of age using appropriate techniques. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds

Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

Follow state, federal and Brellas' guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices