Director at Childcare/Daycare Center

Keystone Childcare Center in Gallatin, Tennessee is seeking a dynamic Center Director to lead our licensed childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The ideal candidate has a passion for early childhood education, proven leadership skills, and experience as a director or assistant director in a licensed facility. Candidates must meet all state licensing requirements to serve as the designated Center Director.

The Center Director oversees all aspects of operations, staff leadership, family engagement, and regulatory compliance while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local childcare licensing regulations and supporting high-quality early childhood education practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily center operations and ensure efficient workflows
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative functions
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff while maintaining licensing ratios and requirements
• Support staff development and ongoing training compliance
• Manage family engagement, tours, enrollment, and parent communication
• Oversee billing, tuition collection, and account inquiries per company policy
• Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom practices
• Maintain safety standards, licensing compliance, and inspection readiness
• Oversee emergency procedures, drills, and safety documentation
• Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and maintenance coordination
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local childcare regulations

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a licensed childcare facility required
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of childcare licensing rules and compliance expectations
• Ability to manage staff, operations, and family relationships effectively
• Must meet all state requirements for Director/Administrator designation
• Must pass required background checks and fingerprinting
• Passion for early childhood education and quality program development

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan (if applicable)
• Tuition discount for enrolled children
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, or assist children, equipment, and supplies up to 35–50 pounds as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and move throughout the facility for supervision and oversight
• Ability to actively supervise classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas as needed
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations, including evacuations and assisting children
• Ability to visually and auditorily monitor children and staff across the facility
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with all state-required training and continuing education requirements
• Must maintain licensing compliance at all times
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and screenings

At Keystone Childcare Center in Gallatin, Tennessee, we are committed to nurturing every child’s development while supporting our team’s professional growth in a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment. If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help us make a difference every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your CDA completed?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gallatin, TN 37066 (Required)

Work Location: In person