Childcare Center Manager: Lead Learning & Care Team

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana; Indiana; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Education leadership development

Life, dental and vision insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is seeking a Young Learners Childcare Center Manager to lead the center and its part-time staff, ensuring safe, engaging care for children up to age 12. You will hire, train, and coach staff, develop schedules and learning opportunities, and communicate policies to parents.

Responsibilities include safety audits, staff development, and collaboration with the Excel Center leadership to align school-wide goals and enrollment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; continuing education in child development or ECE preferred.
• Child/infant CPR-certified or willing to obtain.
• Experience in childcare, ideally supervisory role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach staff and resolve conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and monitor staff at the center.
• Set schedules and develop learning opportunities for children.
• Conduct daily safety audits and maintain compliance.
• Oversee student registrations and records.
• Maintain parent communication and inform policies and updates.
• Collaborate with the school director on goals and outcomes.
• Foster a high-performance culture for staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Customer focus

Organizational aptitude

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Leadership

Teaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Continuing education in child development/ECE

CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Tools

G Suite

MS Office

Internet

Job description

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is seeking a Young Learners Childcare Center Manager to lead the center and its part-time staff, ensuring safe, engaging care for children up to age 12. You will hire, train, and coach staff, develop schedules and learning opportunities, and communicate policies to parents.

Responsibilities include safety audits, staff development, and collaboration with the Excel Center leadership to align school-wide goals and enrollment.