Director of Child Care

Corporate Toddlers; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Corporate Toddlers in Wall Township, NJ seeks a Director of Child Care to oversee program selection, curricula, and outreach. You will lead staff, manage scheduling, and ensure positive communication across the team while implementing strategies to expand services.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, a deep understanding of child development and education, and proven leadership experience in managing a team.

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role.
• Past experience working with children.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team.
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education.

Responsibilities

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom’s needs and programs.
• Ensure compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education.
• Manage staff expectations and handle scheduling and interpersonal conflicts.
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters.
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations.

Skills

Staff management

Childcare knowledge

Education development

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in Education

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401K

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to join our team! As the Director of Child Care, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom’s needs and programs
• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education
• Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role
• Past experience working with children
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education