Childcare Center Director - Lead Operations & Team Growth

Cedar Gables Preschool; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cedar Gables Preschool in Danbury, CT is seeking a warm, proactive Childcare Center Director to lead our small, relationship-driven school community.

As a hands-on leader, you will oversee daily operations, coach teaching staff, build strong relationships with families, manage staffing, and ensure licensing compliance while guiding us toward future accreditation. This role suits an experienced assistant director or an existing director who values teamwork and student-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Director or Director in an early childhood setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily school operations
• Support and coach teaching staff
• Build strong relationships with families
• Manage staffing and scheduling
• Maintain licensing compliance and school standards
• Assist in guiding the school through future accreditation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Team orientation

Problem solving

Tech skills

Education

Experience as Assistant Director or Director in early childhood

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cedar Gables Preschool in Danbury, CT is seeking a warm, proactive Childcare Center Director to lead our small, relationship-driven school community.

As a hands-on leader, you will oversee daily operations, coach teaching staff, build strong relationships with families, manage staffing, and ensure licensing compliance while guiding us toward future accreditation. This role suits an experienced assistant director or an existing director who values teamwork and student-centered care.