Childcare Center Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. in Stow, OH is seeking a Center Director to guide daily operations, support teachers, and create a safe, enriching environment for children.

You will lead staff, ensure licensing and company standards, and communicate with families to drive program quality and curriculum implementation.

Requirements include 2+ years of supervisory experience, a relevant degree (or CDA/AA/BA in ECE), and being at least 21 years old; state requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA/associate/bachelor’s in ECE preferred.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly required.

Responsibilities

• Lead center staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans.
• Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things daily in a caring and safe environment.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

CDA/Associate/Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

As a Director, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly required