Center Director of Child Care
About the RoleThe Center Director leads the day-to-day operations of a child care center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for children and families. This role is central to the center’s mission — without strong leadership here, everything else falls apart.
What you’ll do- Oversee all daily operations of the child care center, including staff supervision, scheduling, and classroom quality- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate teaching staff and support personnel- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and educational programming in line with best practices in early childhood education- Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and accreditation requirements- Build and maintain strong relationships with enrolled families, serving as the primary point of contact for concerns and communication- Manage center budget, track expenses, and report to ownership or board leadership- Maintain accurate records including enrollment, attendance, staff credentials, and incident reports- Lead ongoing professional development opportunities for staff- Monitor and maintain facilities to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
About you- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field required; Master’s preferred- Minimum 3 years of experience in a licensed child care or early childhood education setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role- Working knowledge of state child care licensing regulations- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — you’re comfortable talking with parents, staff, and regulators alike- Organized and detail-oriented; able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball- CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain
Nice to have- Experience with NAEYC accreditation or Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS)- Bilingual skills- Familiarity with child care management software
What we offer- Competitive salary commensurate with experience- Opportunities for professional growth and continued education- A supportive team environment committed to quality early childhood education