Demo

Center Director

COLUMBUS EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
 

COLUMBUS EARLY LEARNING CENTERS IS LOOKING FOR YOU!  


Columbus Early Learning Centers is looking for dedicated early childhood professionals to assist the Executive Team in continuing its mission to do whatever it takes to deliver the best early learning experiences and family support so that every child we serve succeeds in school and in life.

The Center Director works under the guidance of the Chief Program Officer and the Executive Team to oversee the daily operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the educational development, safety and welfare of the enrolled children, their families, and center staff. The Center Director provides appropriate coaching and support to team members to ensure successful implementation of all state regulations and CELC policies and procedures. The Center Director must have excellent organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to attend to details and deadlines, and the ability to follow directions and multi-task in a busy early learning center.

Potential candidates need to have a thorough understanding of ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules and Step Up To Quality Guidelines, as well as experience using The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold in an early childhood setting. Experience with Publicly Funded Child Care, Early Head Start and Head Start program standards is preferred, as is experience with the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Childhood Expansion Grant and Early Start Columbus.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR Career Pathway Level of 4 or higher in Ohio Professional Registry

Must have at least three years’ experience administering a highly rated childcare center, preferred.

Benefits:  All full-time staff receive paid benefits including paid holiday, vacation, sick time, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and 401(k).  Our wages are competitive and commensurate with experience. 

How to apply:

Please go to our website at www.columbusearlylearning.org 

 

 

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Center Director?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Center Director career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$149,782 - $229,325
Income Estimation: 
$272,387 - $519,278
Income Estimation: 
$58,530 - $79,170
Income Estimation: 
$98,735 - $185,128
Income Estimation: 
$302,228 - $379,575
Income Estimation: 
$115,229 - $156,440
Income Estimation: 
$71,440 - $100,629
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Center Director jobs in the Columbus, OH area that may be a better fit.

  • Join Parachute Marion, OH
  • Department: Center Management Location: Marion, OH Compensation: Up to $100K ($70K - $75K base up to 35% monthly bonus) benefits Description Who We Are: We... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Worthington Woods Animal Care Center Columbus, OH
  • Veterinary Medical Director - Worthington Woods Animal Care Center | Worthington (Columbus), Ohio Worthington Woods Animal Care Center is seeking an experi... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!