Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare
Code: 11-9031.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Child Care Center Director
Child Care Director
Childcare Director
Day Care Director
Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Early Childhood Services Director
Education Coordinator
Education Director
Education Site Manager
Preschool Program Director
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks
Quicken
Desktop communications software
ParentSquare
Tadpoles
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
ACS Technologies HeadMaster
The Gallagher Group DataCare
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
management
human resources (HR)
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Optimism
Sincerity
Leadership Orientation
Empathy
Self-Control
Social Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare
Salaries for a Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare include: Intuit QuickBooks, Quicken, ParentSquare, Tadpoles, ACS Technologies HeadMaster, The Gallagher Group DataCare. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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