School-Aged Recreation Program Director

LeafSpring School at Charter Colony, an accredited preschool located in Midlothian, VA, is seeking a Director for our Before/After School, School-Age Summer Camp, and Elementary School Programs. We are looking for an experienced, creative, passionate, and flexible individual to lead, support, manage, and guide our growing school.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Overseeing operations to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Building strong relationships with families and staff.
• Recruiting, hiring, counseling, training, and managing all personnel.
• Maintaining and managing enrollment.
• Ensuring program quality.
• Creating and managing budgets.
• Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• A strong commitment to early education and school-aged recreation.
• Top-notch customer service skills.
• An upbeat, positive attitude and work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft products and child management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in early or elementary education, child development, or another child-related field, with a minimum of two years (not necessarily consecutive) of experience teaching young children in a group setting.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in early or elementary education, child development, or another child-related field, with a minimum of five years (not necessarily consecutive) of experience teaching young children in a group setting.

Other:

• A genuine love for children and an ability to relate well to them, their families, and teachers.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience in an early educational, elementary, or recreational setting.
• Demonstrated team-building accomplishments, fostering group collaboration toward common goals.
• Previous experience in a NAEYC-accredited program is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain certification upon hire).

EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Employer-contributed medical, health, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance (basic coverage provided by the company at no cost, with additional life insurance available at a low rate).
• 401(k) matching (after one year).
• Child tuition benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off (industry tenure considered).
• Annual professional development stipend and opportunities to attend professional conferences.
• Discount on membership at a local health and fitness center.

All interested applicants, please reply with a cover letter and resume.