Director of Nature Based Preschool Milwaukee County

Tiny Green Trees is centrally located in Milwaukee on 921 N 49th St., right next to Doyne Park.  Our next location is yet to be announced!  We currently have a capacity of 90 and see approximately 65-70 children a day, ages 0-5 years old.  As a leader of our team you would need to be passionate about our 3 Core Values.   At Tiny Green Trees our “Core Values” are the guiding principles for our unique school. 

Eco Friendly: A respectful and intentional seasonally planned nature-based program that demonstrates a healthy, nurturing, and homelike environment that promotes sustainability and environmental literacy.

Community Culture: Supportive, trustworthy, consistent, and compassionate community that inspires a growth mindset through clear communication and the ability to overcome obstacles together.

Leadership: A safe indoor and outdoor environment that teaches practical life skills, problem solving, and kindness in an equitable, inclusive, and non discriminatory manner.

The ideal candidate has:

• A strong dependable work ethic
• Commendable people skills and leadership ability to routinely motivate and inspire the staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Managerial talent to handle a broad spectrum of operational challenges with flexibility, planning, problem solving and follow through.   
• Experience in human resources, detailed documentation, and one on one conversations
• Experience in sales, enrollment and event planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of nutrition, oversight of kitchen, inventory and ordering

The director's role and responsibilities include:

• Overseeing school’s operations focused on relationship building, quality assurance related to the rules and regulations for ECE and NAC accreditation 
• Developing robust relationships with our families through showcasing a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to their wellbeing
• Cementing one’s leadership role through effective organizational and time management skills
• Train, coach, and develop the faculty for school’s forthcoming needs
• Keeping school facilities in top notch condition
• Total awareness of and compliance with state childcare licensing regulations
• Work in all microsoft formats and phone apps, manage spreadsheets, budgets and weekly, monthly meetings.  

Here is what we offer in terms of benefits,

Competitive wages based on years of experience and education

12 Days of Holiday pay

10 days Planned Time off each year

Competitive compensation

$40k - $50k depending on education and experience

Simple IRA retirement plan

Long Term Disability plan

Ally Health 24 hour virtual doctor services

Tuition scholarships for staff children

Regular training and education that aligns with our Mission and Vision

Yearly review with Salary increase

Positive, supportive work culture

LOTS of fresh air

Happiness in making a differences in the future of this world that we all share

Are you Qualified for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
• Extensive managerial experience in a fast-paced work environment while projecting a positive and upbeat attitude
• Must be able to pass a background check / Fingerprints
• Must have reliable mode for transportation
• Must have FT availability between business operation hours 6am - 6pm
• Must be passionate about making the world a better place and leading a unique school in a direction different from any other childcare option in the state of Wisconsin. 

*Please submit a resume and additional credentials for review to Kellyaubin@gmail.com

*We are looking forward to reading your application and thank you for your interest in our unique company where "We Grow Healthy Children Outside!"