Nursery School Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manages overall nursery school operations and maintains and improves the quality of childcare services.
Description
The nursery school director serves as the responsible person for licensed nursery schools, overseeing all aspects of facility operations. They formulate childcare policies and annual plans, manage budgets, recruit, train, and evaluate staff, and ensure thorough safety management, hygiene management, and compliance with laws and regulations. They collaborate and coordinate with parents, the community, and administrative agencies to strive for improvements in childcare service quality. They also handle sudden troubles and emergencies, requiring management and leadership for the entire facility.
Future Outlook
The environment surrounding nursery school operations is changing, requiring efficient operations and quality improvements in response to declining birthrates and diversifying childcare needs. Amid advancing regulatory strengthening by the government and ICT implementation, the role of nursery school directors with specialized management skills and flexibility will continue to grow in importance.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has compassion for children and parents / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Administrative Negotiations / Day Shift / Flexible Working Hours System / Full-time / Weekend Work
Career Path
Childcare Worker → Senior Childcare Worker → Deputy Director → Director (Nursery School Director) → Executive of Nursery Operating Corporation → Consultant/Advisor
Required Skills
Accounting and Budget Management / Crisis Management / Human Resource Development and Management / Knowledge of Childcare Guidelines and Laws / Organizational Management
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Collaboration / Foreign Language Support (English) / ICT Implementation for Childcare Records / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as safety management and legal compliance is essential. |
| Communication Skills | Because frequent coordination and negotiation with parents, staff, and administration are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive proposal and implementation of improvement measures for facility quality improvement are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and organization of childcare programs and facility operations are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response to sudden accidents or troubles is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work is performed under high stress, such as responsibility for children's safety and dealing with parents. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because leadership to collaborate with staff and unite the team is necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker Qualification
- Social Welfare Chief Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Nursery Director
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