Center Director & Executive Leader — Childcare Ops & Growth

Next Level Staffing; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Contract position

Competitive pay

Job summary

Next Level Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Director / Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations of a high-quality childcare center in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Center Director will provide leadership and oversight to teachers and staff, overseeing childcare administration, budgeting, compliance, and program development while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare administration or center management.
• Demonstrated staff supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of childcare operations and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the childcare center.
• Develop and maintain a clear vision for the center while ensuring quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and local childcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Oversee curriculum development and educational programming.
• Supervise, coach, and support teachers and center staff.
• Identify staff training needs and assist with professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, assessments, and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families through communication and outreach.
• Plan and facilitate parent meetings and family engagement activities.
• Oversee payroll, HR, billing, and other administrative functions.
• Assist with developing and managing the center's operating budget.
• Monitor enrollment, tuition billing, and payment processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized facility.
• Develop illness, emergency, and safety procedures.
• Work with regulatory agencies and maintain documentation.

Skills

Childcare leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting/HR tasks

Tools

Payroll software

Billing systems

HR systems

Job description

Next Level Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Director / Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations of a high-quality childcare center in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Center Director will provide leadership and oversight to teachers and staff, overseeing childcare administration, budgeting, compliance, and program development while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children.