Childcare Center Director

Rellim Kid Kare Konnect; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rellim Kid Kare Konnect is seeking a dedicated Childcare Center Director to lead daily operations and ensure high-quality early childhood education. The role oversees staff, licensing compliance, family communications, and program quality, while fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.

The Director will recruit and supervise staff, maintain records, coordinate enrollments, and ensure compliant operations across licensing and health standards.

Qualifications

• Requires CDA/TC C or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification current or willingness to obtain.
• Background checks must be cleared.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

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 licensing compliance, health and safety standards, and center policies.
• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, and support staff.
• Monitor classroom operations and uphold high curriculum and child development standards.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, staff, and the community.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding programs and updates.
• Maintain records on staff, children, licensing, attendance, and operations.
• Coordinate staffing to maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
• Support enrollment, tours, inquiries, and retention efforts.
• Lead staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with events and other operational needs.
• Promote a positive workplace culture centered on teamwork and quality childcare.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

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.

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.

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.

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.