Child Care Director

Birth Toddlers & Beyond; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Birth Toddlers & Beyond is seeking a Center Administrator to lead daily center operations, ensuring safety, licensing compliance, and alignment with policies while supporting families and staff. This hands-on leadership role bridges communication between classrooms and leadership.

The successful candidate will bring organization, professional demeanor, and a passion for early childhood education, working under the Center Director and Executive Leadership Team to maintain quality and a positive

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a licensed child care center preferred.
• CDA, coursework, or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
• Must meet Michigan child care licensing requirements for staff members.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily center operations and maintain a safe, organized learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining licensing compliance, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Support staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and ratio monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff records.
• Assist with enrollment processes, tours, and family communication.
• Support implementation of curriculum, classroom routines, and center procedures.
• Monitor classrooms for cleanliness, organization, and licensing compliance.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training coordination, and ongoing professional development.
• Support documentation, attendance records, incident reports, and licensing paperwork.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Licensing requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA / ECE coursework or degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Summary

At Birth Toddlers & Beyond, our Center Administrators play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the center while helping maintain compliance with Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules and company expectations.

This position is designed for individuals who are organized, professional, team-oriented, and passionate about early childhood education. Administrators support children, families, staff, and leadership by helping ensure the center operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with licensing standards, company policies, and our mission to “Ignite the Spark.”

A Center Administrator is considered part of the leadership team and may assist with administrative tasks, family communication, staff support, scheduling, compliance monitoring, enrollment support, and overall center operations under the direction of the Center Director and Executive Leadership Team.

Why Join Our Team?

At Birth Toddlers & Beyond, we believe strong leadership creates strong classrooms. We are committed to building a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.

Our leadership team focuses on:

• Coaching and mentorship
• Professional growth opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Team collaboration
• High-quality early childhood education
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Responsibilities

The Center Administrator may assist with the following duties in accordance with Michigan child care licensing regulations and company policies:

• Support daily center operations and maintain a safe, organized learning environment
• Assist with maintaining compliance with Michigan licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and company policies
• Support staff scheduling, classroom coverage, and ratio monitoring
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff records
• Assist with enrollment processes, tours, and family communication
• Support implementation of curriculum, classroom routines, and center procedures
• Monitor classrooms for cleanliness, organization, and licensing compliance
• Assist with staff onboarding, training coordination, and ongoing professional development
• Support documentation, attendance records, incident reports, and required licensing paperwork
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners
• Assist leadership with center goals, quality improvement efforts, and team initiatives
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and positive communication at all times
• Step into classrooms as needed to support ratio and program operations

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a licensed child care center preferred
• CDA, coursework, or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field preferred
• Must meet Michigan child care licensing requirements for child care staff members
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and staff
• Ability to multitask and support a fast-paced child care environment

What a Center Administrator Means at Birth Toddlers & Beyond

At Birth Toddlers & Beyond, a Center Administrator is more than an office role. This position is a hands-on leadership support role that helps ensure our centers run smoothly each day. Administrators help bridge communication between families, classrooms, and leadership while supporting compliance, organization, staffing, and overall program quality.