Center Director, Early Childhood Education & Care

Easter Seals; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals is seeking a Center Manager to lead our child development center in Georgia, ensuring compliance with Head Start and Georgia licensing standards while fostering family engagement and community partnerships.

The Center Manager will supervise staff, monitor budgets, coordinate with education specialists, and ensure high-quality educational services for children readying for school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least four years of experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and GA licensing.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure program compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the center to meet Head Start and GA licensing standards.
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach activities to enroll families.
• Lead staff meetings and coordinate policies, procedures, and their execution.
• Monitor staff schedules, attendance, and classroom compliance with ratios.
• Maintain records for education, health, nutrition, safety, and family services; prepare reports as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Family Engagement

Budget Management

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related)

Tools

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Easter Seals is seeking a Center Manager to lead our child development center in Georgia, ensuring compliance with Head Start and Georgia licensing standards while fostering family engagement and community partnerships.

The Center Manager will supervise staff, monitor budgets, coordinate with education specialists, and ensure high-quality educational services for children readying for school.