Childcare Center Director

The Giving Tree; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quarterly Incentive Bonuses

Paid Training

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Positive Work Environment

Open Door Policy

Job summary

The Giving Tree is seeking an Early Childhood Center Director for our licensed childcare facility in Queen Village, PA. This position requires a self-motivated leader passionate about early childhood education.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree and previous leadership experience in childcare. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 annually, based on education and experience. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Require an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field or higher.
• Previous leadership experience within a licensed childcare facility is essential.
• Ideal candidate has experience as a Center Director or a Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day center operations in line with early childhood philosophy.
• Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff and onboard candidates.
• Drive and grow enrollment by focusing on marketing and community engagement.
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plans.
• Build strong relationships with families and respond to their concerns.
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation related to activities.
• Conduct ongoing observations and staff training.
• Be flexible to cover duties of absent staff members.
• Meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Marketing skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

We are seeking an Early Childhood Center Director to work within our licensed childcare facility at The Giving Tree in Queen Village, PA.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field or higher and previous leadership experience within a licensed childcare facility. Our ideal candidate has previous experience as a Center Director or a Program Director.

Required Shift: Monday – Friday, flexible and open schedule during hours of operation.

Compensation: $55,000–$60,000 annually; based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our leaders!

Hiring Process

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
3. Virtual interview with Regional Director (60 minutes)
4. Virtual Interview with Regional Vice President or Chief Operating Officer (60 minutes)
5. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy.
• Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff; interview and onboard candidates and schedule and allocate staff across the center.
• Be a sales advocate for the center and successfully drive and grow enrollment by focusing on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families; create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence.
• Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staff members.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.