Director

At Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center, we have begun our search
for a new Director as we enter our 20th year of serving families in Rhode Island.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and Educaring® Approach, we believe
children are competent, capable, and curious people who have the right to a
nurturing, child-centered and well curated environment. Children are not vessels
to be filled, rather they are complete beings ready to explore their world with the
support of nurturing adults ready to design environments and experiences to
bring out their natural instincts to explore, make meaning and develop
relationships. If you are seeking to Direct a center devoted to respecting the
wonder of early childhood, please apply. Email Brooke Brown
Brooke@learningbrooke.com
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field
• Early Childhood Education experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Superb representation of self and school to the public
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Clear, positive, communication skills
• Self-motivated and collaborative spirit
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Ability to develop and manage systems

• Positive can-do attitude
• Professional appearance and strong work ethic
• Computer skills (ProCare knowledge a plus)
• Knowledge of RI DHS regulations for childcare licensure
• Strong ability to recognize and strive for opportunities for the school
• Love of children and commitment to quality, authentic, early childhood
education

Job Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties-
• Process enrollments
• Keep all student/staff files up to date
• Ordering supplies
• Tuition billing
• Marketing and promotion of Learning Brooke
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Create and update systems for maximum efficiency and effective operation
Management of Staff-
• Recruiting, hiring/termination, supervision of staff
• Manage daily schedule and ensure staff/children ratios are met at all times
• Track weekly hours and all time off (vacations and sick) for staff
• Staff evaluations (observing and rating performance, goal setting and
tracking)
• Weekly operations meetings with Administrative staff
• Maintain up to date employment files for all staff
• Ensure staff compliance with professional development requirements
• Direct supervision of Administrative Assistant
• Work collaboratively with Learning Brooke’s Pedagogy Coordinator to
support curriculum and teacher development
Family Relationships and Communication-
• Introduce families to Learning Brooke philosophy, policies, fees, regulations,
availability via school tour
• Track leads, tours and follow-up to result in enrollment

• Be available for family concerns/questions and convey policy changes to
families
• Manage waitpool
Compliance Duties-
• Ensure all staff files are in compliance with licensing and continuing
education requirements
• Ensure Learning Brooke is in full compliance with all DHS licensing and
safety regulations at all times
• Work with DHS during licensing visits to share school operations and
compliance
• Schedule annual inspections for health and safety
• Update paperwork and policy as needed
• Write and update plans and procedures for all types of emergencies
• Ensure all safety regulations and drills are met at all times
• Oversee cleanliness, maintenance and organization of the school
The Director’s position at Learning Brooke is a full-time, salaried position.
Please feel free to visit our website at www.learningbrooke.com for more
information.