Openhouse Hiring For Afterschool Centre Director, Kolkata at Kolkata, West Bengal, India Full Time

About Openhouse

Why We Exist

Navigating modern parenthood is challenging, particularly for career-driven millennials eager to enrich their children’s educational experiences. Traditional schools often focus on rote learning and standardized tests, neglecting personal growth and creativity. At Openhouse, we bridge this gap, providing an environment where children can explore their passions, spark their curiosity, and develop essential life skills.

What We Do

We operate eight learning hubs across Bangalore and Kolkata, each offering specialized preschool and afterschool programs. Our hubs are appreciated due to their engaging environments, dedicated educators, and constantly evolving learning experience design. Click here to experience our dynamic approach with a virtual walkthrough of our hub.

Who We Are

Founded by Stanford alumni and headquartered in Bangalore, Openhouse is fueled by a commitment to reinvent early education. Our team’s background spans institutions like Harvard, MIT, IIT, and ISB, and companies like Cult.fit and Truecaller. We’re supported by leading investors like Accel, Matrix, and GSV.

About the role

Why is the role important?

The After School Centre Director will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the afterschool program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging educational experiences for children. Think like a principal figurehead who helps in maintaining the quality and culture of the learning hub. They will be the conduit between the program team and the learning hub: managing teachers & support team, ensuring learning outcomes are met, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and building strong relationships with parents in the neighbourhood community.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Student Progress: Track learning outcomes meticulously, orchestrating interventions with teachers or parents for those needing tailored support.
• Teacher Management: Lead and manage a diverse team of educators from varied backgrounds, providing ongoing professional development and performance evaluations.
• Curriculum Oversight & Classroom audits: Implement and oversee the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with Openhouse’s philosophy and standards.
• Parent Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, addressing their concerns and educating them on the importance of afterschool programs in their child’s holistic development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• P&L Owner: Ensure a tight check on the revenue and cost line items to ensure that the centre can function profitably as a business unit.
• Quality Improvement: Collaborate with the headquarters team to continuously improve program quality and implement best practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an educational/ child care/ customer facing setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team