Childcare Center Director

The Tot Spot; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Annual performance bonus up to $5,000

Leadership development and ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Tot Spot in Fishers, Indiana is seeking an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead and inspire a licensed childcare center. This dynamic role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for mentoring staff. The ideal candidate should have prior leadership experience in early childhood education and thorough knowledge of licensing regulations.

Join us to build an exceptional team and create a nurturing environment for children and families while enjoying competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and operations.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop teachers and leadership staff.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and company policies.
• Build relationships with families through excellent communication.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of childcare regulations

Education

Indiana Director qualifications preferred

Job description

Child Care Center Director

The Tot Spot Early Education Academy | Fishers, IN

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year + Up to $5,000 Annual Performance Bonus

Are You a Leader Who Stays Calm Under Pressure?

The Tot Spot Early Education Academy is looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead one of our licensed childcare centers in Fishers, Indiana. This Child Care Center Director position is ideal for an experienced Preschool Director, Child Care Director, Daycare Director, or Assistant Director who is passionate about developing people, building strong relationships, solving problems, and creating an exceptional experience for children and families.

We are a growing organization committed to developing exceptional leaders through coaching, continuous improvement, and proven systems that help our teams succeed. We're looking for someone who leads with confidence, develops great teams, and takes ownership of their center's success.

Why Join The Tot Spot?

• $60,000–$70,000 annual salary
• Up to $5,000 annual performance bonus
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Structured leadership systems and resources designed to help you succeed
• Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Supportive ownership that empowers leaders to make decisions
• Opportunity to build and lead an exceptional team

As Our Child Care Center Director, You Will:

• Lead, coach, and develop teachers and leadership staff.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain outstanding employees.
• Build a positive, accountable workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with Indiana licensing regulations and company policies.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, and daily operations.
• Conduct tours and help grow enrollment.
• Build strong relationships with families through outstanding communication and customer service.
• Coach employees through regular feedback and accountability.
• Resolve parent and employee concerns professionally.
• Keep the center organized, audit-ready, and operating with excellence.
• Solve problems proactively and make confident day-to-day decisions.
• If you're looking for "just another childcare job," this probably isn't the right fit. If you're excited about growing as a leader while making a lasting impact on children, families, and employees, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program.
• Experience as a Child Care Center Director, Preschool Director, Child Care Director, Daycare Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and center operations.
• Experience hiring, coaching, and developing employees.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and confidently solve problems.
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to handle routine challenges independently while recognizing when ownership should be involved for significant legal, financial, safety, or strategic matters.
• Indiana Director qualifications preferred (or ability to qualify).

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads with confidence and treats people with respect.
• Holds high standards while building strong relationships.
• Stays calm during challenging situations.
• Brings thoughtful solutions when presenting problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Can have difficult conversations with kindness and professionalism.
• Continuously learns, accepts coaching, and views feedback as an opportunity to grow.
• Believes accountability and compassion go hand in hand.