Childcare Center Director

Acquire4Hire; Danbury (CT); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Competitive compensation package

Supportive ownership and leadership

Opportunity to lead a high-quality早学习?

Résumé du poste

Little People Learning Center in Danbury, CT is seeking an experienced Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations, support staff, and partner with families while maintaining full enrollment and high-quality standards.

The role requires directing staff, ensuring OEC licensing compliance, meeting NAEYC standards, and building positive relationships with families. This hands-on leader ensures classrooms are properly staffed and enrollment is sustained.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Childcare Director or Assistant Director.
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards.
• Experience with Early Start CT or similar state-funded programs.
• Understanding of Connecticut OEC licensing regulations.
• Proven ability to maintain and grow enrollment.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily center operations and ensure compliance with OEC regulations.
• Lead and support staff to meet licensing, Early Start, and NAEYC standards.
• Monitor enrollment, manage waitlists, and support family retention.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families.
• Ensure classrooms are fully staffed and in ratio at all times.
• Maintain organized staff and child files.
• Prepare for licensing visits, monitoring reviews, and accreditation requirements.
• Partner with ownership on operational goals and center performance.

Connaissances

Parent communication

Customer service

Conflict-resolution

Leadership

Description du poste

About This Role

Now Hiring: Experienced Childcare Center Director

Little People Learning Center – Danbury, CT

Little People Learning Center is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations, support staff, partner with families, and ensure the center operates at full enrollment capacity while maintaining high-quality standards.

Position

Childcare Center Director

Location

Danbury, CT

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Pay Rate

• Very competitive salary
• Based on experience, education, and qualifications

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience as a Childcare Director or Assistant Director
• Strong knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards
• Experience with Early Start CT or similar state-funded programs
• Thorough understanding of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing regulations
• Proven ability to maintain and grow enrollment and keep the center at or near capacity
• Strong parent communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to lead, supervise, and support teaching staff
• Experience with staffing, ratios, scheduling, and compliance documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily center operations and ensure compliance with OEC regulations
• Lead and support staff to meet licensing, Early Start, and NAEYC standards
• Monitor enrollment, manage waitlists, and support family retention
• Build positive, professional relationships with families
• Ensure classrooms are fully staffed and in ratio at all times
• Maintain organized staff and child files
• Prepare for licensing visits, monitoring reviews, and accreditation requirements
• Partner with ownership on operational goals and center performance

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Competitive compensation package
• Supportive ownership and leadership structure
• Opportunity to lead a high-quality early learning program

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Childcare Director or Assistant Director
• Strong knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards
• Experience with Early Start CT or similar state-funded programs
• Thorough understanding of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing regulations
• Proven ability to maintain and grow enrollment and keep the center at or near capacity
• Strong parent communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to lead, supervise, and support teaching staff
• Experience with staffing, ratios, scheduling, and compliance documentation
• CPR & MED CERT. or willing to get within 90 days of hire