Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is hiring a Center Director to lead daily operations, guide staff, and deliver high-quality early childhood education in our center. You will oversee scheduling, supervision, and parent communication.

This role emphasizes creating a warm, safe learning environment, ensuring compliance with licensing standards, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in early childhood and a related education

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state education requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule staff; oversee curriculum implementation and coaching.
• Ensure the school operates in compliance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster a warm, educational, safe environment and engage with families.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum implementation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

ECE degree preferred (CDA/Associate/Bachelor)

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.