Onsite Childcare Operations Leader

Discovery Land Company; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin River Child Care in Big Sky, Montana is seeking an Onsite Childcare Manager to lead daily operations, ensure a safe, nurturing environment, and uphold developmentally appropriate programming in line with state licensing.

You will supervise staff, coordinate trainings, manage scheduling and staffing ratios, engage with families, report to directors, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and compliance across the center.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of childcare experience including lead roles.
• Continued education toward a CDA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing regulations for MT and local jurisdictions.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Level 3 on the MT ECP registry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare facility to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and adherence to staffing ratios.
• Lead staff development, trainings, and performance coaching.
• Ensure compliance with state and local childcare licensing regulations and documentation.
• Engage families and coordinate tours for prospective parents.
• Report to Directors and manage licensing renewals and renewals.

Skills

Lead childcare experience

CDA in progress

Licensing regulations knowledge

CPR/First Aid

MTECP Level 3

Leadership & communication

Education

CDA progress

Job description

Gallatin River Child Care in Big Sky, Montana is seeking an Onsite Childcare Manager to lead daily operations, ensure a safe, nurturing environment, and uphold developmentally appropriate programming in line with state licensing.

You will supervise staff, coordinate trainings, manage scheduling and staffing ratios, engage with families, report to directors, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and compliance across the center.