Child Care Center Director - Sign On Bonus

Hirebridge; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Chandler, AZ is seeking a center administrator to oversee daily operations at the East Valley center. You will lead staff, manage policies, ensure safety, hygiene, and licensing compliance, and liaise with families to support children's growth.

The role emphasizes recruiting and developing a strong team, coordinating payroll, and maintaining effective communications with parents. Busy Bees offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a global

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operation of the center including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and state licensing.
• Ensure all staff understand objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general communications.
• Understand and enforce state regulations within the building.
• Implement and ensure completion of staff training.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Payroll processing

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center: East Valley, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Busy Bees! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Busy Bees today!

What will you be doing?

• Managing the overall operation of the center including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and state licensing.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications .
• Understanding and enforcing all state regulations within the building.
• Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join Busy Bees:

• We offer a generous child care discount to employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise others
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with children and families
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment