Child Care Center Director - New Center!

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 98,466 - 154,733; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Discounted child care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a Center Director to lead a newly opened Sudbury center. You will drive enrollment, hire and mentor staff, and create a safe, engaging learning environment focused on high-quality programming.

With strong leadership, you will manage operations, maintain compliance with licensing, and partner with Marketing to grow the center’s presence in the community and deliver excellent family experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Experience leading in licensed child care and opening new centers preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the school: deliver on financial metrics while ensuring child safety and quality programming.
• Drive enrollment growth by community outreach, tours, and relationships with families.
• Collaborate with Marketing to implement outreach strategies for enrollment and brand awareness.
• Recruit, hire, and train educators to maintain high-quality learning in a safe environment.
• Develop an online presence to engage families before and after opening.
• Foster family partnerships and open communication in a welcoming setting.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Lead staff development through mentorship, training, and evaluations.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, billing, and center budgeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Open new centers

Team hiring/training

Education

Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center: Sudbury, MA

Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education - Lead a New Center

Join Busy Bees and shape the future of early childhood education! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and the global Busy Bees child care community, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth. With our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Center Director to lead a newly opened school, build enrollment, hire and develop staff, and establish a thriving learning environment in a safe place for children to enjoy the best start in life.

If you’re an experienced leader looking for an exciting challenge, now is the perfect time to apply and make a lasting impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Take ownership of the school: deliver on financial metrics while never compromising on child safety, excellent programming, and employee appreciation.
• Drive enrollment growth by engaging with the community, conducting excellent tours, and building relationships with prospective families.
• In partnership with Marketing, implement marketing and outreach strategies to ensure strong enrollment and brand awareness.
• Recruit, hire, and train a team of educators to establish a high-quality learning environment while keeping children safe.
• Develop an online presence to keep families engaged and informed leading up to and beyond the center’s opening.
• Develop strong family partnerships, foster open communication, and ensure a welcoming and nurturing environment for children.
• Manage daily operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and health and safety standards.
• Lead staff development through mentorship, training programs, and performance evaluations.
• Produce desired outcomes of KPIs such as enrollment, labor management, employee engagement, and health and safety.
• Oversee the administrative functions such as scheduling, payroll, billing, and overall center budgeting.

Top Reasons To Join Busy Bees

• Take on the key role in the success and growth of a newly opened center.
• Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.
• Take advantage of discounted child care for your children.
• Participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match.
• Receive paid time off and holidays to enjoy work-life balance.
• Career advancement through training and leadership development opportunities.
• Enjoy a work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.

Requirements

• A creative and driven spirit, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes for the success of your school.
• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Experience in opening and launching new child care centers.
• Proven ability to hire, train, and develop a team.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools.
• Knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing requirements.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead and grow a new center, we want to meet you! Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Busy Bees.