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Center Director

CLEVERBEE ACADEMY LLC
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

About the Role:

Why You’ll Love This Role?  Lead a Team. Shape Young Minds. Change Lives.

Clever Bee Academy is growing, and we are looking for a Center Director for our Frederick location in Akron Ohio. If you’re a strong leader who thrives on building teams, connecting with families, and creating a place where children flourish, we want you!

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee and elevate the daily operations of your center
  • Inspire, guide, and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care
  • Build strong relationships with families, ensuring their needs are met
  • Implement strategies and policies that drive efficiency, quality, and growth
  • Manage budgets, maintain records, and ensure compliance with state regulations
  • Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring that all data is up-to-date and accurate

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related Field with 3-5 years of Administration Experience; Or, CDA with 15 Years of Administration Experience; Or, Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field (child development, special education, elementary education, or human service field with 30 ECE credits)
  • Minimum of 3-5 documented supervisory experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, process and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field (child development, special education, elementary education or human service field with 30 ECE credits)
  • 3-5 years in early childhood education 
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Experience with budget management
  • Ability to effectively read, write and communicate the English language. Bilingualism is a plus

Skills:

As the Center Director, you will be using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage staff and ensure that clients receive the highest level of service. Your strong leadership and organizational skills will be essential in developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the center. Additionally, your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the center. Your experience in budget and project management will also be beneficial in this role.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Tuition Assistance
  • A chance to lead in a purpose-driven, family-focused environment

Join a team where your leadership makes a difference every single day.  Apply now!

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