Childcare Center Director

Position Summary

We are looking for an energetic center director for our newly opened facility. We are looking for someone with knowledge of the overall start-up, operation, and management of running a new child care center. This role ensures the center operates in full compliance with all state licensing regulations, maintains high-quality educational programming, supports staff development, and builds strong relationships with families and the community. The Director serves as the primary leader and decision-maker for daily operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program & Operations Management

• Oversee the launch and daily operation of the child care center
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing, DHS, OCDEL, and local regulations
• Implement, and monitor policies and procedures set forth by company
• Maintain accurate records including enrollment, attendance, ratios, incident reports, and inspections
• Ensure a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Coordinate classroom schedules, transitions, and staffing coverage

Staff Management & Leadership

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train staff in accordance with licensing requirements
• Ensure all staff meet training, background clearance, and credential requirements
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance
• Maintain staff files, training logs, and personnel documentation
• Create staff schedules to meet ratio and program needs
• Address staff concerns, disciplinary actions, and terminations professionally and promptly

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for families
• Conduct tours, enrollments, and orientation meetings
• Address parent concerns, complaints, and feedback in a timely manner
• Communicate center policies, updates, and expectations clearly
• Build positive relationships with community partners, agencies, and stakeholders

Compliance & Licensing

• Prepare for and manage licensing inspections, audits, and monitoring visits
• Ensure corrective actions and plans of correction are completed and documented
• Maintain required postings and documentation onsite
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and child supervision standards
• Ensure mandatory reporting policies are followed

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Monitor enrollment, billing, and tuition collection
• Work with ownership or administration on budgets and financial planning
• Control expenses and approve purchases
• Maintain supply inventory and order materials as needed
• Support subsidy, grant, and program participation (e.g., Pre-K, CCIS)

Curriculum & Quality Assurance

• Implement an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards
• Support classroom observations and instructional quality
• Ensure developmental screenings, assessments, and documentation are completed
• Promote social-emotional learning and positive behavior guidance
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all times
• Oversee emergency preparedness and drills
• Ensure medication administration and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Maintain confidentiality and child protection standards
• Ensure safe drop-off, pick-up, and release procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $57,000