Preschool Center Director: Operations, Compliance & Growth

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a Preschool Director to lead a Maryland child care center through licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance. You will oversee program operations, staff, curriculum, and health and safety to ensure high quality early education.

The role requires managing enrollment, records, and budgets, while maintaining strong relationships with families and regulators. Onsite leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.

Formación

• Must satisfy MSDE Office of Child Care director requirements under COMAR 13A.16.06.05 and center licensing provisions.
• Minimum age of 21 and required educational qualification or approved alternative.
• Background screening, health and safety training, and regulatory training.
• Ongoing professional development and maintenance of required records.
• Working knowledge of child care center operations, licensing, supervision, and administrative controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employees, schedules, documentation, confidential matters, and resources.
• Strong written communication, professional judgment, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsabilidades

• Admin daily center operations to support licensing readiness, consistency, and high-quality services while complying with Maryland regulations.
• Monitor staff qualifications, ratios, group sizes, and supervision to meet licensing standards.
• Maintain personnel, enrollment, health, safety, and licensing records for regulatory compliance.
• Implement safety measures for child protection, emergency preparedness, and incident response.
• Arrange daily qualified coverage and director presence for leadership continuity and compliance.
• Develop staff schedules and staffing plans to meet enrollment and budgets.
• Recruit preschool staff and ensure an EEO selection process.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees and center policies.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and support accountability.
• Monitor mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Address employee concerns and promote a respectful workplace.
• Oversee curriculum implementation aligned with program goals.
• Coordinate communication among staff, administration, and families.

Conocimientos

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Professional judgement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in ECE / education administration

Minimum age 21 with qualified alternative

Herramientas

Maryland EXCELS

Enrollment systems

Child care software

Descripción del empleo

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a Preschool Director to lead a Maryland child care center through licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance. You will oversee program operations, staff, curriculum, and health and safety to ensure high quality early education.

The role requires managing enrollment, records, and budgets, while maintaining strong relationships with families and regulators. Onsite leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.