Brightside Academy - Pittsburgh, PA

posted 19 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Pittsburgh, PA
Social Assistance

About the position

The Academy Director at Brightside Academy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the learning center, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, and maintaining a high-quality educational environment for children. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage staff and resources efficiently. The director will also focus on maximizing enrollment, ensuring customer satisfaction, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities

  • Assumes responsibility for every daily operations aspect of the learning center.
  • Ensures compliance with licensing/accrediting agencies and company policies.
  • Communicates in verbal and written format with high quality.
  • Adheres to budgetary requirements and manages expenses to achieve profitability.
  • Maximizes enrollment potential and minimizes student withdrawals.
  • On-boards new staff and conducts parent/child interviews prior to enrollment.
  • Acts as a liaison between teachers and parents to address issues.
  • Maintains a clean, healthy, and active learning environment.
  • Ensures efficient staff/child ratios and manages staff schedules.
  • Escalates safety violations and facility issues as needed.
  • Manages resources to ensure adequate supplies for children and staff.
  • Utilizes scorecard reporting to adjust operations as necessary.
  • Encourages effective teaching by ensuring curriculum adherence and assessment tools are used.
  • Leads and inspires the team, holding them accountable for tasks.
  • Communicates frequently with academy staff about company matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with ECE credits.
  • At least 2 years of experience overseeing children in an educational setting.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic understanding of its applications.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a fast-paced educational environment.
  • Director's credential in Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

  • Store discount
  • Commuter assistance
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Childcare discounts
  • Professional development opportunities
  • CDA Certification training
  • Bonus opportunities
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