Business Operations Manager

Imagine ELC • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $50k - $55k / year • 3m ago

Join Imagine Early Learning Centers, a 100% employee-owned company, and help us open an exciting new early learning center in the heart of New York City.

Imagine Early Learning Centers is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join the founding team at Imagine The Little Apple, a first-of-its-kind early childhood center created in collaboration with New York City leadership to support City employees and their families.

This is a unique opportunity to help bring a brand-new center to life. Working closely with the Center Director and company leadership, the Business Operations Manager will play a key role in building the systems, relationships, and day-to-day experience that will define The Little Apple from the very beginning.

You will be one of the faces of the center. You’ll build relationships with families and center stakeholders to help establish strong center routines and systems, while contributing to a culture where children, families, and employees feel known, supported, and connected.

And because Imagine is 100% employee-owned, you won’t just help operate The Little Apple, you’ll have an ownership stake in the company you are helping to build.

Find out more about us at www.imagineelc.com

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

As Business Operations Manager, you will help shape how The Little Apple operates, grows, and connects with its community. Responsibilities include:

Drive enrollment and family engagement by managing inquiries and waitlists, conducting center tours, supporting prospective families, and creating a welcoming experience from first contact through enrollment.
Support center marketing and outreach efforts, including community engagement, events, enrollment initiatives, and opportunities to build awareness of The Little Apple among City employees and other key audiences.
Serve as a key point of contact for families and center stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring timely, thoughtful communication.
Help build and maintain strong center operations, developing systems and processes that keep the center organized, responsive, and running smoothly.
Manage licensing, accreditation, and program documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate, organized, and up to date.
Oversee key administrative and financial processes, including tuition tracking, petty cash, center records, and office management systems.
Coordinate center purchasing and inventory, ensuring classrooms and shared spaces have the supplies, materials, and snacks they need.
Partner with Human Resources on staffing and recruitment, including personnel documentation, candidate coordination, onboarding, and other center staffing needs.
Coordinate and maintain UPK records and documentation, working with center and company leadership to meet program requirements.
Support the successful launch and continued growth of The Little Apple, jumping in where needed and identifying opportunities to improve the experience for children, families, staff, and partners.
Bring an ownership mindset to the role, taking initiative, solving problems, and treating the center’s success as your own.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Candidate must have at least two years experience as an administrative assistant
Excellent oral and written English language skills
Strong computer, organizational and customer service skills.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Education a plus.

Competitive salaries and benefits including:

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) qualified Retirement Benefit Plan. Eligible employees receive this retirement benefit, at no cost.
Full-Time employees accrue 17 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Prudential Life and AD&D Insurances - 1x annual salary, at no cost
Commuter - Transit (Subway, Bus, Train, Parking)
Voluntary Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital
Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
Educational Support programs available
Wellness: Mental Health - 3 Therapy visits per year, at no cost.
Childcare Discount where available
Professional Development
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Who We Are

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates twelve high quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and an innovative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community.

Additional information

Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and celebrate the unique differences of our employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Imagine will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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