Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Center Director for our Fort Wayne, IN location to lead daily operations and inspire a team of teachers and staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early childhood education within a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings supervisory experience in early childhood and a preferred CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to families and communities.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory/management experience in early childhood settings.
• State education requirements must be met.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead center operations, including staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and training.
• Ensure the center operates in compliance with company policies and licensing standards.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual development of children within a safe, engaging environment.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain qualified staff to maintain a high-quality team.

Skills

Staff leadership

Team building

Operations management

Community partnerships

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred

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.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.