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Job Summary
The Kindergarten Manager is responsible for the overall operation and success of the kindergarten. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, managing staff, building strong relationships with parents, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
- Educational Leadership:
- Develop and implement a high-quality early childhood education curriculum aligned with national standards.
- Oversee the daily educational programs and activities.
- Foster a stimulating and engaging learning environment for children.
- Evaluate and assess children's progress and development.
- Staff Management:
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise kindergarten staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development.
- Create a positive and supportive work environment.
- Manage staff schedules and timetables.
- Parent Relations:
- Build strong and collaborative relationships with parents.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's development and progress.
- Organize parent-teacher conferences and other parent involvement activities.
- Address parent concerns and questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Operational Management:
- Develop and manage the kindergarten budget.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Oversee daily operations, including enrollment, attendance, and communication.
- Manage facilities, equipment, and resources.
- Quality Assurance:
- Implement and maintain quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze data to inform decision-making.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Proven experience in early childhood education administration.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and learning theories.
- Proficiency in child development assessment and observation.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Additional Requirements
- Current certification in early childhood education (if applicable).
- First aid certification