Early Childhood - Center Director

Acquire4Hire LLC; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a Center Director to oversee the health, safety, and quality of education for all children in the center’s care. You will supervise operations, curriculum development, staffing, and budget management in alignment with guidelines and long-range planning.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication with staff and families, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy and proactive mindset.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others and foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and health screening.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 30 ECE credits.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality vision for the center; ensure adherence to quality standards and local regulations.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff on activities; comply with state/local rules.
• Maintain student records per enrollment procedures.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters and handbook; engage in community outreach.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tuition billing, HR and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts to ensure a positive experience for all.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; train staff appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan aligned with program mission.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Team building

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in early childhood education or related field with ≥30 ECE credits

Job description

About This Role

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

About This Role

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

What You'll Do

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.