Child Care DirectorAre You passionate about teaching and influencing the next generation of learners?Are you ready to be a role model to students and help develop their unique talents and instil in them a passion for learning and growing?Then you may be the right person to be a Preschool Director at Bambini Montessori Academy!The candidate should have an engaging personality to provide a warm, safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment in which students, Infants through Pre-K can develop physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. The candidate must have the leadership skills to guide and inspire our Preschool Teachers and Staff in providing loving and caring interaction through play and exploration to help foster each student's curiosity and growth to master the skills they need to succeed.Skills and Qualifications:Certification: Must have all the state required certifications – Director certified. A Child Care Director needs an associate's or bachelor's degree in education or early childcare.Business management: The director runs all aspects of a childcare facility from setting up the security system to creating the budget. Besides being detail-oriented and organized, he or she needs to keep up with federal and state daycare laws and requirements.State Regulations: Ensures that the center always stays in regulation.Excellent communication skills: As the face of the Bambini Montessori Academy, the Child Care Director must be an excellent communicator, able to confidently take prospective parents on a tour, write newsletters and run staff meetings.Good crisis management: The director must have strong crisis management abilities, able to remain cool and composed in a crisis.Leadership skills: The director's keeps staff motivated and resolve conflicts. Communicate directly and effectively with parents and staff daily.Classroom experience: Since the director is part of the hiring team for the center, they need to know how to handle a group of children, understand childhood development and have the know-how to establish classroom structure.The director must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements. Have a passion for the growth and development of the precious children in our care. Maintain an organized office space. Be dependable and have excellent references.RequirementsMaster's or Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Montessori certification in Maryland (preferred).5+ years of leadership experience in a preschool-type setting, preferably in a Montessori environment.Expert organization and written/verbal communication skillsStrong and confident technology and computer skills.Must be flexible with working hours to ensure the operational success of the school.To Apply** A brief, well-written cover letter on why you are a fit for this role MUST be included for consideration**Please send a resume and brief, well-written cover letter on why you are a fit for this role.We offer a competitive compensation package including bonus plans, paid time off, medical/dental insurance, childcare benefits, and retirement savings accounts.For more information about our school:
