Child Care Director

Hire Up Recruiting; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

20 days PTO

Paid holidays

Childcare tuition discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director to lead a well-established, accredited early childhood education school in Minnetonka. This role oversees daily operations, educational excellence, and financial performance, partnering with an experienced admin team and serving as the face of the school for families, staff, and the community.

The ideal candidate will inspire and develop a 30-person team, drive enrollment growth, ensure licensing compliance, maintain high-quality programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or qualifying education coursework as permitted by state licensing requirements).
• Proven leadership experience in a licensed early childhood education center.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30 teachers and administrative staff.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teacher retention, professional growth, and excellence.
• Drive enrollment growth by converting inquiries into enrollments through exceptional tours and relationship-building.
• Build lasting relationships with families while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Maintain high-quality educational programming and classroom excellence.
• Monitor labor, controllable expenses, and operational performance to achieve financial goals.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Education Coach to ensure smooth daily operations and educational quality.
• Partner with regional leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve school goals.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment growth

Team coaching

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary:$73,000–$75,000 annually + Quarterly Performance Bonus

Lead a High-Performing Early Learning School

We'reseekingan experienced and drivenDirectorto lead a well-established, accredited early childhood education school with a long-standing reputation for excellence. This is an opportunity to step into a thriving organization with exceptional facilities, an engaged parent community, and the resources needed to restore enrollment growth whilemaintainingan outstanding educational experience.

The ideal leader is passionate about children, energized by business performance, and motivated to build high-performing teams. If you enjoy leading people, developing talent, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and growing enrollment, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation & Benefits

• $73,000–$75,000 annual salary.

• PLUS:Quarterly performance bonus opportunity.

• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and sick leave).

• Paid holidays

• Childcare tuition discount opportunities.

• Professional development and ongoing leadership support.

What You'll Do

As Director,you'lloversee the daily operations, educational excellence, financial performance, and overall success of the school.You'llpartner with an experienced administrative team while serving as the face of the school for families, staff, and the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30 teachers and administrative staff.

• Foster a positive, engaging culture focused on teacher retention, professional growth, and excellence.

• Drive enrollment growth by converting prospective family inquiries into enrollments through exceptional tours and relationship-building.

• Build lasting relationships with current and prospective families while delivering outstanding customer service.

• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and accreditation standards.

• Maintain high-quality educational programming and classroom excellence.

• Monitor labor, controllable expenses, and operational performance to achieve financial goals.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Education Coach to ensure smooth daily operations, staff development, and educational quality.

• Partner with regional leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve school goals.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, business-minded leader who understands that exceptional schools require both educational excellence and strong operational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or qualifying education coursework as permitted by state licensing requirements).

• Minimum of 2 years of successful leadership experience in a licensed early childhood education center.

• Experience managing teams of 20 or more employees.

• Experience leading a school or center serving approximately 120 or more enrolled children.

• Previous classroom teaching experience strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Inspires and develops high-performing teams.

• Builds trust quickly with families and staff.

• Is polished, professional, and an excellent communicator.

• Thrives in a customer-focused environment.

• Is competitive, goal-oriented, and motivated by growth.

• Takes ownership of results and is energized by improving performance.

• Balances educational quality with operational excellence.

• Is comfortable making enrollment asks and confidently guiding families through the decision process.

• Understands staffing, labor management, and operational efficiency without losing sight of what's best for children.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a director position—it's an opportunity to lead a respected school with tremendous potential. You'll inherit a beautiful campus, an experienced team, strong regional support, and a community that values high-quality early childhood education. We're looking for a leader who is ready to elevate performance, inspire people, and help shape the future of the school.