Director in Longmeadow, Massachusetts at Playful Minds LLC

Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for managing all aspects of a Playful Minds Learning
Center, LLC (PMLC) program including building and supporting a strong team, implementing
high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum, building relationships with members
of the PMLC community, maintaining solid financial management and living the vision of our
program on a daily basis.
Reports To Regional Director
Supervisory Responsibility Teaching Staff
Schedule Full Time
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday Leave
Sick Leave
Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision
First Aid, CPR and Background Check reimbursements
Training Expense reimbursements
Potential for performance-based bonuses
Education & Experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Lead Teacher qualifications
Demonstrated supervisory experience
At least 3 years of experience in Early Childhood
2-credits Child Care Administration
2-credits Early Childhood Education
CPR & First Aid Certification
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must enjoy working with children
Strong knowledge of child development
Strong understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood
education
Excellent classroom management skills
Excellent active listening skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong ability to coach, mentor and inspire staff
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
Collaborative leadership style
Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred)
Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing
and attendance (preferred)
Solid computer skills
Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement
from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to
communicable diseases, including TB
Background checks required
Key Responsibilities
All Staff Responsibilities
Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the
organization
Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds
staff
At all times, speak to children with respect
Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to
maintaining supervision ratios at all times
Ensure maintenance of all required documentation and record keeping accurately and
in a timely manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident &
Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports
Consistently follow all Playful Minds’ policies & procedures
Consistently attend work according to your established schedule
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
All staff are Mandated Reporters
Ensure the health and safety of all children
Leadership & Administration
Promote the mission, values, and philosophy of Playful Minds
Provide strong, empathetic leadership and management that aligns with the PMLC
vision on a daily basis
Oversee day to day operations in keeping with the Playful Minds’ policies and
procedures
Oversee facility management and cleanliness, notifying the Regional Director if
emergency assistance is needed
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Determine materials needed to implement curriculum and manage purchasing within
budget guidelines
Maintain licensing standards and staff-to-child ratios with support from Regional
Director
Manage staff scheduling based on supervisory requirements and needs of the
specific children
Recruit, hire, train and direct high-quality educators
Implement onboarding of new hires, in collaboration with Regional Director
Monitor enrollment trends and meet enrollment goals
Review and respond to leave requests daily
Attend monthly Directors’ Meetings
o File agenda and notes in Director’s Binder
Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings
Observe classrooms on a regular basis and provide guidance as needed
Mentor staff as needed, providing clear guidance and active support
Plan and conduct staff evaluations in collaboration with Regional Director. Maintain
documentation of all evaluations.
Collaborate with Regional Director to identify beneficial topics for professional
development
Financial Management
Manage spending in compliance with budgetary expectations
Collect, review and approve all time sheets for site employees. Ensure they are ready
for processing according to schedule
Ensure timely tuition and fee collection from families
Curriculum
Review lesson plans to ensure that all curriculum is developmentally appropriate,
responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes and
aligned with regulations and best practices
Oversee implementation of curriculum to ensure implementation of best practices
and PMLC curriculum
Observe classroom environments to ensure they are developmentally appropriate,
responsive to the needs and interests of the children in the individual classes and
aligned with regulations and best practices
Collaborate with Regional Director, teaching staff and families to ensure appropriate
accommodations and support for children’s needs
Support observations of children’s developmental progress and suggest supports
when needed
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Families, Community Engagement & Marketing
Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Regional Director, at least 4 marketing
events each year to recruit prospective families
Provide site tours for prospective families
Oversee enrollment process, ensuring proper onboarding of new families
Promote a nurturing and inclusive community environment
Meet with families as needed or assigned
Establish ongoing communication with families about policies, individual experiences
and community events
Support communication among families and staff
Provide educational resources to families to support child development at home
Compliance
Assemble all compliance related applications, records and reports as required by
licensing and Playful Minds
Maintain Staff Records Checklist and Children's Checklist as required by EEC
Ensure all staff and child files are current and complete
Ensure all required information is entered accurately into electronic records
system according to schedule
Ensure that attendance records are completed consistently and accurately
Keep Master Enrollment Sheets up to date
Collaborate with Regional Director to prepare site for state licensing visits and
inspections
Work with the EEC licensor on all license renewals in order to ensure that each
location meets all EEC regulations and requirements prior to the inspection
Observe daily operations to ensure PMLC policies, procedures and health and
safety protocols are consistently upheld
Observe facilities and classrooms to ensure compliance with state and federal
regulations, accreditation requirements, licensing standards and PMLC standards
Schedule, implement and document emergency drills according to schedule
Review Safety Plan, Building Emergency Plan and Missing Child Plan upon hire and
annually thereafter
Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information
Work Environment
Must be comfortable working in both an office and classrooms
Occasional travel for off-site trainings or meetings
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Physical Demands
Must be able to lift children (up to 75 lbs.), speak to children at eye level, sit on
the floor and run
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
Ongoing Training
Annual First Aid & CPR
Annual professional development
Maintenance of required Certifications
Limitations & Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects PMLC
administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts
PMLC administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
any time.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct
threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by
their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To
perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to
perform each duty proficiently.
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.