Child Care Center Director

Rising Stride Child Care Centers; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Stride Child Care Center in Drexel Hill, PA seeks an experienced Center Director to lead daily operations, uphold educational standards, and inspire a team of educators. The successful candidate will drive strategic planning, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality early childhood programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, curriculum expertise, and a deep commitment to child development while maintaining Keystone STAR 4 compliance and effective family engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of verifiable experience as Director at a PA Keystone STAR 4 center.
• Verified Level B+ or above on the PA Career Pathway.
• Current PA Director's Credential.
• Strong background in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and educational compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Experience working with children across early childhood age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to create a positive, engaging environment for children, families, and staff.
• Implement curriculum plans that promote early childhood development and learning standards.
• Manage center operations including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Lead staff selection, supervision, professional development facilitation, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education and childcare licensing.
• Collaborate with families to foster strong relationships and address individual needs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Curriculum implementation

Budget management

Staff supervision

Family communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

PA Director's Credential

Level B+ or above on PA Career Pathway

Tools

Child care software systems

Job description

Rising Stride Child Care Center is a Keystone Star 4 rated full-day preschool and child care facility dedicated to nurturing children from 3 months to 5 years old. We prioritize a supportive environment for our team, fostering growth and excellence in early childhood education.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and strategic Child Care Center Director to lead our center with passion and professionalism. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring educational excellence, managing staff, and maintaining compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, management expertise, and a deep commitment to childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to create a positive, engaging environment for children, families, and staff
• Implement curriculum plans that promote early childhood development and learning standards
• Manage center operations including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and quality service
• Lead staff selection, supervision, professional development facilitation, and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education and childcare licensing
• Collaborate with families to foster strong relationships and address individual needs effectively

Requirements

• At least two years of verifiable experience as Director of a PA Keystone STAR 4 child care center.
• Verified Level B+ or above on the PA Career Pathway
• Current PA Director's Credential
• Strong background in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and educational compliance
• Proficient in managing various child care related software systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets
• Supervising experience leading child care staff, including personnel management
• Knowledge of special education law, childhood development principles, and early childhood education best practices
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences
• Experience working with children across early childhood age groups and managing classroom environments

Join us at Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill where your leadership can inspire the next generation of learners!