Center Director Job at Brella, Pasadena, CA

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  • Brella
  • Pasadena, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

Our Center Directors provide leadership to our educators which enables the best child experience at our centers. We’re looking for a servant leader who can build relationships with and inspire our teachers while also partnering with Operations and the People team to ensure the success of the center.

As Our Center Director, You Will:
  • 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.

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities :

  • 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.

Physical Demands:

  • 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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