Center Director

Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Daycare discounts

Daily Pay App

Job summary

Sweet Kiddles by Inspire Early Education is seeking an experienced Center Director for our Highland Heights, OH location. You will oversee staff, enrollment, licensing compliance, and daily operations to ensure exceptional care and education for children.

Leadership, staff development, and community relations are essential as you manage programs, enrollments, and center performance in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Directors' Credentials as a Child Care Director, Assistant Director, or in a similar leadership role within a child care or early childhood education setting.
• Strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, and educational best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and the community.
• Experience in business development, marketing, and growing enrollment is a plus.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and other relevant policies.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interview and hire excellent staff. Provide appropriate orientation and training.
• Supervise staff on an on-going basis, including the development of work plans.
• Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
• Develop staff professionally; provide periodic reviews, determine development needs, locate appropriate training opportunities and make accommodations for staff to attend.
• Schedule to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet the center’s needs.
• Provide support to staff and maintaining employee confidentiality.
• Maintain current and accurate staff records (including all Ohio licensing required components)
• Ensure the center provides top-tier customer service and all customers have an excellent experience.
• Complete enrollment information (including applications, immunization and allergy records).
• Ensure children’s records are current and accurate (includes all Ohio licensing required components).
• Ensure center meets all Ohio licensing requirements, including health and safety, learning environment, nutrition, and safety.
• Establish and execute policies and procedures for well-being of children (curriculum, behavior plans, safe arrival/departure).
• Establish relationships with families and respond to their needs.
• Provide care in classrooms as needed to meet safety and licensing regulations.
• Report evidence of suspected abuse/ neglect to Children's Services.
• Maintain the facility per Ohio licensing standards.
• Maintain center records (emergency drills, inspections).
• Develop and update personnel and operational procedures.
• Ensure transactions and fee collection at check-in/out.
• Oversee center supplies and marketing activities; liaise with agencies.
• Create a healthy, safe, and engaging work environment.
• Attend annual center day and offsites and annual conference.

Skills

Directors' credentials

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Community relations

Enrollment growth

Licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Job Description

Sweet Kiddles by Inspire Early Education is seeking an experienced and caring individual to join our team as a Center Director at our University Circle location! In this position, the Center Director will be required to perform other duties as needed to maintain the Center at an optimal level for all children, their families and all staff.

Location: Sweet Kiddles Highland Heights

747 Alpha Dr Highland Heights OH 44143

What we offer:

• Recognition for your dedication and contributions to our community.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and future goals.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive and encouraging work environment.
• Daycare discounts for team members.
• The Daily Pay App is available for all of our employees.
• Paid major holidays

Responsibilities:

Staff

• Interview and hire excellent staff. Provide appropriate orientation and training.
• Supervise staff on an on-going basis, including the development of work plans.
• Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
• Develop staff professionally; provide periodic reviews, determine development needs, locate appropriate training opportunities and make accommodations for staff to attend.
• Schedule to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet the center’s needs.
• Provide support to staff and maintaining employee confidentiality.
• Maintain current and accurate staff records (including all Ohio licensing required components)

Children/Families

• Ensure the center provides top-tier customer service and all customers have an excellent experience.
• Complete enrollment information (including applications, immunization and allergy records).
• Ensure children’s records are current and accurate (includes all Ohio licensing required components).
• Ensure center meets all Ohio licensing requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Standards of health and safety (Sanitation)
  • Learning environment
  • Nutrition and food preparation
  • Physical safety and well-being of children and staff, including staff ratios
• Establish and execute policies and procedures that ensure the well being of children, such as:
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Positive Behavior Management Plans
  • Safe arrival and departure
• Establish relationships with individual children and families and respond to their needs.
• Provide care in classrooms as needed to meet safety and licensing regulations.
• Report evidence of suspected abuse/ neglect to Children's Services.

Center Operation

• Maintain the facility in accordance with Ohio licensing standards.
• Maintain center records (includes emergency drills; building, fire and sanitation inspections)
• Develop and update personnel and operational procedures.
• Ensure effective transactions and fee collection at check-in and check-out.
• Oversee orders of appropriate center supplies for provision of care (food, gloves, toiletries, etc).
• Approve and order materials and supplies for classroom programs and activities.
• Represent the center in the community, oversee center-specific marketing activities and act as a liaison with other agencies.
• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe and fun working environment.
• Attend annual center day
• Attend weekly, quarterly, and annual offsites
• Attend annual SK conference

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Directors' Credentials as a Child Care Director, Assistant Director, or in a similar leadership role within a child care or early childhood education setting.
• Strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, and educational best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and the community.
• Experience in business development, marketing, and growing enrollment is a plus.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and other relevant policies.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.

Join us at Sweet Kiddles and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.