Center Head - Footprints Preschool & Daycare

You will be responsible for providing strong leadership to a team of teachers and support staff within the preschool setting. Your role will involve fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, setting clear expectations for staff performance, and supervising and supporting staff in their professional development. In terms of curriculum and educational programs, you will oversee the development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. It will be your responsibility to ensure that all educational programs align with relevant early childhood education standards. You will also be required to monitor and assess the effectiveness of educational programs and make necessary improvements. As part of operations management, you will be tasked with managing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, enrollment, and parent communication. Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized preschool environment and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations will also be key aspects of your role. Financial management will be another crucial area of responsibility. You will need to develop and manage the center's budget, monitor expenses, revenue, and financial performance, as well as seek opportunities to increase enrollment and revenue. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents and families, as well as fostering community partnerships and outreach efforts to enhance the center's reputation, will be essential for parent and community engagement. Staff development will also be a key focus. This will involve recruiting, hiring, and training teaching and support staff, conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, and developing professional growth plans for staff members. Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to enrollment, attendance, and curriculum, as well as preparing reports for the board and stakeholders as required, will fall under your reporting and documentation responsibilities. To be successful in this role, you should have a graduation qualification and 2-3 years of experience as a Centre Directress/Branch Head or in client management, or a graduation qualification and 5 years of teaching experience. You should possess the ability to understand a child's development and needs, work effectively with parents, take key decisions independently, lead a team, self-evaluate learning needs, seek learning opportunities, have excellent communication skills, and be proficient in basic computer knowledge including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Email Writing, Google Drive, and Google Sheets.,