Child Care Center Director

Hire Up Recruiting; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition discount for staff

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting is seeking an energetic Early Childhood Education Director to lead a thriving year-round program serving infants through preschoolers. The role emphasizes educational excellence, staff development, family engagement, and strong operations.

You'll oversee center operations, coach educators, ensure licensing compliance, manage enrollment growth, and sustain a positive, child-centered culture within a robust team environment.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Director I/II credential required/preferred
• Experience in leadership roles within early childhood programs
• Experience supervising educators and administrative staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all center operations
• Coach and develop educators and administrative staff
• Maintain licensing compliance and quality standards
• Foster strong relationships with families and community
• Support enrollment growth and retention initiatives
• Manage daily operations, payroll, billing, and admin tasks
• Monitor financial performance within budgets
• Promote a positive, collaborative, high-performing culture

Skills

Leadership experience

Classroom teaching

Strong communication

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Director I/II credential

Job description

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Early Childhood Education Director - Lead a Thriving Early Learning Program

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director to lead a booming, year-round early education school with a state-of-the-art facility serving infants through preschool-aged children. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who is committed to educational excellence, staff development, family engagement, and operational success.

About The Program

• Year-round operation (12 months)
• Open Monday–Friday
• Serves infants through preschool-age children
• Summer program offered
• $70,000–$75,000 annual salary
• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance metrics
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• Paid time off accrued separately from sick time
• Paid holidays
• 100% child care tuition discount for leadership staff
• Professional development reimbursement and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of center operations
• Support, coach, and develop a team of educators and administrative staff
• Maintain compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards
• Foster strong relationships with families and the community
• Support enrollment growth and retention initiatives
• Manage daily operations, payroll, billing, and administrative functions
• Monitor financial performance and operate effectively within established budgets
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture

Qualifications

Required

• CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Director I and II credential
• Previous leadership experience in roles such as Director, Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or Department Lead
• Classroom teaching experience across multiple age groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience leading programs serving 100+ enrolled children
• Experience supervising 20 or more employees
• Knowledge of enrollment management and marketing strategies
• Financial and operational acumen
• Experience with payroll, billing, and computer applications used in childcare operations
• Proven ability to build and retain high-performing teams

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized, and relationship-focused leader who can balance educational quality with operational excellence. You are a strong communicator, a collaborative team builder, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced early childhood environment while maintaining a nurturing, child-centered culture.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.