Description
Lead daily operations of a preschool or childcare site, overseeing staff, programs, safety, compliance, budgeting, facilities, and family engagement, including before- and after-school care.
- • Partner with families and staff to address policies and child developmental or behavioral concerns.
- • Maintain site attendance, incident, licensing, financial, and personnel records; submit required reports.
- • Implement educational standards and site policies; set goals and ensure procedures are followed.
- • Monitor child progress and coach teachers to resolve classroom or individual challenges.
- • Manage the site budget, allocate resources, and authorize purchases of supplies and equipment.
- • Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, supervise, and evaluate site staff; recommend HR actions.
- • Direct daily activities of teachers, aides, and support staff.
- • Oversee curriculum implementation and enrichment activities; observe instruction and provide feedback.
- • Ensure compliance with licensing, health, safety, and sanitation regulations; maintain emergency and security procedures.
- • Develop site schedules, ratios, and room assignments to meet enrollment and staffing needs.
- • Assess program quality and compliance; implement improvements based on observations and data.
- • Provide classroom coverage or direct care to children as needed.
- • Prepare budget requests and contribute to grant, subsidy, or fundraising proposals.
- • Lead site communications and marketing, including newsletters, tours, and program materials.
- • Track enrollment, attendance, and waitlists; analyze trends to inform staffing and programs.
- • Build community partnerships and liaise with schools, agencies, and vendors.
- • Coordinate specialists, therapists, volunteers, and service providers to support programs.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
