Early Childhood Center Director

Asian American Center of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asian American Center of Frederick seeks a Preschool Director to serve as the administrative and operational leader for a Maryland child care center nearing licensure. You will oversee program operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and educational quality while ensuring health and safety for every child.

You will translate organizational goals into daily practices, recruit and supervise staff, manage enrollment and records, and build strong partnerships with families and regulators to

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 and required educational qualification or approved alternative.
• Preservice coursework/training in communication, administration, ADA compliance, and child care.
• Required experience and any additional infant/toddler qualifications.
• Background screening, employment suitability, health and safety training, and required regulatory training.
• Ongoing approved professional development and maintenance of required records.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily center operations to support licensing readiness, operational consistency, and high-quality child care services while implementing Maryland child care regulations.
• Monitor staff qualifications, child-to-staff ratios, group sizes, and supervision practices to protect children and satisfy licensing standards.
• Maintain accurate personnel, enrollment, health, safety, and licensing records to support regulatory compliance and effective administration.
• Implement safety measures for child protection, emergency preparedness, and incident-response procedures to safeguard children, employees, and visitors.
• Arrange daily qualified coverage and maintain required Director presence to ensure continuity of leadership and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strong written communication

Professional judgment

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education administration, or related field

Job description

The Asian American Center of Frederick seeks a Preschool Director to serve as the administrative and operational leader for a Maryland child care center nearing licensure. You will oversee program operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and educational quality while ensuring health and safety for every child.

You will translate organizational goals into daily practices, recruit and supervise staff, manage enrollment and records, and build strong partnerships with families and regulators to