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Center Director at Care 4 Kids Daycare/Childcare Center

Early Bird Education Group
Wooster, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2025

We are looking for a dynamic Center Director to join our Care 4 Kids team. Care 4 Kids was founded in 1998, we are an early childhood education provider/daycare and we serve age 6 weeks to 12 years in the Wooster and Wayne County area. The ideal Director will have a passion for early childhood education, leadership ability and a strong ownership mentality. The candidate must have experience as a director in a licensed facility and meet Ohio requirements to be the administrator on a license.

We offer competitive salaried pay and bonus with full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) as well as a tuition discount for childcare at the center. Please note, the salary listed is a starting point and salary is determined based on experience and credentials of the candidate.

www.earlybirdeducationgroup.com

Responsibilities: Below is a list of the duties. This is not a comprehensive list.

Staffing

Day-to-day scheduling of staff schedules (incl. lunches and breaks) and ensuring compliance with state ratios

Interviewing, onboarding, and training new staff

Maintaining employee files and training requirements per state regs

Holding staff accountable for job performance and adherence to staff handbook (curriculum, cleaning, attendance, Brightwheel communications, cell phone usage)

Annual staff evaluations and quarterly staff meetings

Managing temp agency requests and follow-ups

Managing vacation and PTO requests, scheduling, and compliance

Payroll

Ensure proper clock in/out from staff; adjusting timesheets manually for situations as they arise

Audit payroll before submitting it to the Area Director

Billing (Private Pay)

Setting up billing plans and managing adjustments to billing plans on Brightwheel.

Collections, late fee management, and enforcing parent handbook policies for delinquent payers

Handling parent questions and disputes regarding accounts

Curriculum

Ensure every class has their weekly lesson plans up on the board

Ensure lesson plans meet state requirements and children are reaching their developmental goals through assessments

Ensure supplies are purchased and available

Center Maintenance

Ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to and the center is cleaned and organized daily

Inspect building and playground for deficiencies and repair needs; create a “fix it” list

Children Enrollment

Manage inquiries across all mediums (FB, website/email, phone calls, etc.), follow-ups

Stay up to date on enrollment on a classroom basis (Brightwheel hygiene) and project future enrollment to assess openings

Schedule and give tours

Onboarding new families with proper documentation, Brightwheel set up, and account management

Maintenance of children records including emergency contact, immunization, food income apps, etc.

Parent Communications

Managing parent communications including billings, enrollment issues, curriculum, complaints, etc.

Parent notifications for misbehavior, illness, or severe accident reports

Licensing

Handling all licensing visits including inspections and investigations

Drafting plan of corrections

Conduct and record required fire/emergency drills

Keep the licensing binder up to date

Benefits (full benefits)

Medical | Dental | Vision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Childcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Wooster, OH 44691 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Wooster, OH 44691: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000

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