Director of Childcare

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health insurance

Training & development

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Montgomery County, PA is seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to lead age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for children under care. The role includes supporting staff, scheduling, managing supplies, and fostering positive team communication to grow outreach.

The ideal candidate has a background in education and childcare with proven staff management experience and a deep understanding of child development.

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

Responsibilities

• Select an accredited curriculum based on classroom needs
• Manage staff, scheduling, and resolve conflicts
• Review lesson plans, materials, announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities and field trips

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum development

Communication

Child development

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in education

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Health insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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 ariseReview 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