Center Director, Early Childhood Education

Child Care Resources Inc

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc is seeking a Site Director to oversee daily operations of a new center in Nashville, TN, ensuring safe, high-quality early childhood education. You will lead staff, curriculum development, and long-range planning to meet the center’s goals.

The role requires 5 years of direct early childhood experience, 3 years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership and budgeting skills, along with CPR/First Aid certification and background clearance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in early childhood education with at least 30 ECE credits
  • Must pass full background check
  • Health screening required
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong finance and budgeting skills
  • Understanding of child development and supervision experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and tech skills
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
  • 5 years of direct early childhood experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day center operations, ensuring safety and high quality education
  • Lead curriculum development and ensure compliance with state/local regulations
  • Maintain student records per enrollment procedures
  • Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure legal and financial compliance
  • Develop and monitor the center budget and financial planning
  • Resolve conflicts and maintain a positive center climate
  • Ensure health and safety procedures and staff training
  • Guide long-range planning and strategic goal implementation
  • Support ongoing professional development for staff
  • Maintain quality standards and compliance with requirements

Skills

Leadership
Budgeting
Communication
Organizational
Interpersonal
Teamwork
Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE

Job description

Child Care Resources Inc is seeking a Site Director to oversee daily operations of a new center in Nashville, TN, ensuring safe, high-quality early childhood education. You will lead staff, curriculum development, and long-range planning to meet the center’s goals.

The role requires 5 years of direct early childhood experience, 3 years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership and budgeting skills, along with CPR/First Aid certification and background clearance.

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