Child Care Center Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off accrued separately from

Paid holidays

100% child care tuition discount for领导

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting is seeking an energetic and organized Early Childhood Education Director to lead a year-round program serving infants through preschoolers in South Dennis, MA. This position requires a proven leader who can balance educational excellence with operational success, develop staff, engage families, and manage day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee licensing compliance, drive enrollment growth, monitor budgets, and foster a positive, collaborative culture across

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Education

CDA / Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Director I and 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.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Location: South Dennis, MA 02660
• Full-Time Monday - Friday & year-round employment

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

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$75,000 annual salary
• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance metrics
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off accrued separately from sick time
• Paid holidays
• 100% child care tuition discount for leadership staff
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.