Childcare Center Director

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II in Decatur, GA seeks a dedicated Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations, support teachers, ensure safety and nurturing environment, and deliver an exceptional experience for children and families.

The Director will oversee staff, licensing compliance, family communication, enrollment, and program quality, while fostering teamwork, professional development, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff development
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to teachers and childcare staff
• Oversee day-to-day childcare center operations
• Maintain safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment
• Ensure licensing compliance, health and safety standards
• Recruit, onboard, train, and schedule staff
• Monitor curriculum quality and classroom management
• Build relationships with children, families, staff, and community
• Communicate with parents regarding center programs and updates
• Maintain accurate records on staff, children, licensing, and attendance
• Coordinate staffing to maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
• Support enrollment, tours, inquiries, and retention

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and experienced Childcare Center Director to lead the daily operations of our childcare center.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is passionate about early childhood education, supporting teachers, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and providing an exceptional experience for children and families.

As the Center Director, you will oversee staff, center operations, regulatory compliance, family communication, and the overall quality of the childcare program.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to teachers and childcare staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the childcare center.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children.
• Ensure the center remains compliant with applicable state licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and center policies.
• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, and support childcare staff.
• Monitor classroom operations and help maintain high standards for curriculum, classroom management, and child development.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, staff, and the community.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding center programs, policies, concerns, and updates.
• Maintain accurate staff, child, licensing, attendance, and operational records as required.
• Coordinate staffing and classroom coverage to maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
• Support enrollment, tours, family inquiries, and retention efforts.
• Address staff and parent concerns professionally and promptly.
• Lead staff meetings, training, coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with center events, programs, and other operational needs.
• Foster a positive workplace culture centered on teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and quality childcare.

Requirements

Qualifications

• CDA, TCC, Associate’s Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous infant childcare teaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

Nice To Have

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced childcare environment.

Experience supervising childcare staff, working with families, maintaining licensing compliance, and managing the daily operations of an early childhood program is highly valued.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a leader who understands that operating a successful childcare center is about more than managing schedules and paperwork. Our Director should be committed to creating an environment where children can thrive, families feel supported, and teachers feel valued and equipped to succeed.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent