Breast Center Manager jobs in Des Moines, IA

Little Endeavors Learning Center is looking for a General Manager to oversee 3 centers in metro Des Moines.  The ideal candidate would be energetic, self-motivated, knowledgeable in the childcare industry, and have experience supervising and managing a team.  The primary duties of the General Manager include:

MANAGING, OVERSEEING, AND SUPPORTING THE DIRECTORS AT ALL THREE CENTERS:

o    Work collaboratively to support each individual director and his/her center’s specific needs

o    Work with the directors as a team collaborating and sharing ideas

o    Ensure compliance with all DHS regulations

o    Oversee quality rating program implementation

o    Assist and design staff development opportunities

o    Assist directors with monthly staff meetings

o    Attend parent meetings as well as staff evaluation meetings as needed

o    Perform director evaluations

o    Create and develop center building and presmises updates to draw in families and staff, while meeting all DHS requirements

MARKETING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

o    Identify and help directors enroll at all centers to take advantage of the capacity of each location

o    Website and social media management.

o    Oversee corporate programs (military/teachers/subsidy programs available)

o    Manage revenues, gross margin after labor, net operating income

• track center utilization
• track marketing activities (tours/enrollment opportunities)

o    Process billing through ProCare and Tuition Express weekly

o    Review and submit payroll to the payroll company

o    Manage labor costs and all center expenditures with directors

o    Analyze tuition rates to stay competitive in the market as well as adjust for changes in pricing of goods and labor costs

o    Look for and apply for grant opportunities

STAFFING AND EMPLOYMENT        

o    Utilize best practice for hiring at all levels (directors, teachers, cooks, van drivers)

o    Welcome and train new staff

o    Update staff handbook as needed

o    Help define job responsibilities and pay scales

o    Standardize and oversee continuing education opportunities and necessary DHS requirements (ie – CPR and new hire trainings)

CURRICULUM

o    Work with the school districts or be knowledgeable with the school districts’ kindergarten requirements and expectations in order to create and implement a consistent, developmentally appropriate curriculum across all 3 center locations

o    Assist directors to train staff to effectively implement curriculum

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Analyze current vendors and explore cost saving opportunities by streamlining purchasing or changing vendors for various needs

PARENT COMMUNICATION

o    Provide customer service to families through phone, email, and in person communication

o    Use ProCare software and online communication and management site

o    Welcome new families and offer support as needed

MUST HAVE ABILITY TO TRAVEL TO ALL THREE CENTER SITES WEEKLY (ANKENY, GRIMES, WAUKEE)

MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CENTER DIRECTOR