Center Director

FALCON HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HealthCare Coverage

401(k)

PaidHoliday Pay

Paid Personal Time Off

ChildCare Discounts

ContinuingEducation Workshops

Job summary

Falcon Home Health and Hospice seeks a capable Childcare Center Director to lead a Gold-Rated SUTQ childcare center in Ohio. You will supervise staff, ensure licensing compliance, and drive program quality and family engagement.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of supervisory experience in early childhood settings and a passion for high-quality education. Join a smaller, team-oriented center focused on positive culture and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an early childhood setting.
• Experience with licensed childcare or early learning environments.
• Knowledge of DCY childcare licensing regulations and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong daily leadership and oversight of the childcare center.
• Ensure center operations meet DCY licensing and SUTQ requirements.
• Manage daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and documentation.
• Support enrollment, family retention, and center growth.
• Oversee CACFP compliance and administrative reporting.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

Location: Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Title: Childcare Center Director
Industry: Early Childhood Education / Childcare

Are you an experienced early childhood educationprofessional who is passionate about children, families, and developingstrong teaching teams?

We are seeking a Childcare Center Director to leadour small-to-midsize, quality-rated childcare center in Ohio. Our center isproud to maintain a Gold Rating through Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)and is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe,nurturing, and professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ChildcareDirector, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Leader, or experiencedchildcare supervisor who is ready to make a meaningful impact on children,families, and educators.

The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, approachable,and dependable leader who can effectively manage daily center operations whilebuilding a positive culture for children, families, and staff.

Position Summary

The Childcare Center Director is responsible for theoverall day-to-day leadership and operation of the childcare center.Responsibilities include staff supervision, employee development, classroomquality, Ohio childcare licensing compliance, SUTQ quality standards, familyengagement, enrollment, scheduling, administrative operations, and maintaininga positive center culture.

The Director will work closely with ownership and theleadership team to ensure the center operates efficiently while maintaininghigh standards of child safety, early childhood education, program quality,and family service.

Key Responsibilities

Center Leadership & Operations

• Providestrong daily leadership and oversight of the childcare center.
• Ensurethe center operates in compliance with Ohio Department of Children andYouth (DCY) licensing requirements and applicable Ohio AdministrativeCode requirements.
• Managedaily center operations, staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, andadministrative priorities.
• Maintainaccurate center records and required documentation.
• Supportenrollment, family retention, and overall center growth.
• Workcollaboratively with ownership and leadership to identify operationalneeds and opportunities for improvement.

Staff Leadership & Employee Development

• Recruit,interview, onboard, train, and support qualified childcare teachers andstaff.
• Superviseemployee performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, andprofessional development.
• Promoteemployee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and retention.
• Builda positive workplace culture where teachers feel supported, valued, andmotivated to provide high-quality care.

Early Childhood Program Quality & SUTQ

• Maintainand support the center's Gold-Rated Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) status.
• Supportcontinuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensuredevelopmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences areimplemented consistently.
• Monitorclassroom quality, teacher-child interactions, lesson planning,documentation, and learning environments.
• Supportteachers in meeting professional development and educational requirements.
• Promotehigh standards of early childhood education and developmentallyappropriate practices.

CACFP & Administrative Compliance

• Overseeand maintain compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP), including menus, meal records, documentation, and requiredreporting.
• Ensureadministrative records and required documentation are maintainedaccurately and timely.
• Assistwith center reporting and other operational compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate'sdegree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development,Education, or a related field.
• Minimumof 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in anearly childhood education or childcare setting.
• Experienceworking with children in a licensed childcare or early learningenvironment.
• Knowledgeof DCY childcare licensing regulations and early childhood bestpractices.
• Strongleadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Abilityto supervise, coach, and hold employees accountable while maintainingpositive working relationships.
• Abilityto manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Strongcommitment to child safety, quality education, and family service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousexperience as a Childcare Center Director, Assistant Director,Childcare Supervisor, Lead Teacher, or Early Childhood EducationAdministrator.
• Experiencewith Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTQ).
• Knowledgeof Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Experiencewith staff recruitment, employee retention, enrollment, family engagement,and center operations.
• Experiencewith quality improvement or accreditation processes.
• Bachelor’sdegree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or arelated field.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Childcare Center Director whois:

• Astrong and confident leader who makes decisions and follows through.
• Passionateabout early childhood education and child development.
• People-focusedand committed to developing and retaining excellent teachers.
• Organized,detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Comfortablemanaging multiple responsibilities in a busy childcare environment.
• Warm,approachable, and professional with children, families, and employees.
• Ableto balance compassion with accountability.
• Excitedabout working in a smaller, team-oriented childcare environment wheretheir leadership can make a direct impact.

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadershipopportunity with an established, Gold-Rated SUTQ childcare center.
• Opportunityto make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, andeducators.
• Supportiveownership and leadership environment.
• Professionalgrowth and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborative,team-oriented work environment.
• Competitivecompensation based on education, experience, and credentials.

Benefits Include

• Competitivesalary starting at $50,000 experience and credentials considering
• HealthCare Coverage
• 401(k)
• 401(k)Matching
• PaidHoliday Pay
• PaidPersonal Time Off (PTO)
• ChildCare Discounts
• ContinuingEducation Workshops

Join a team committed to high-quality early childhoodeducation, child development, family partnerships, and staff excellence.