Child Development Center Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development and training

Competitive compensation and benefits

Impactful leadership role in education

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a dynamic Child Development Center Director to guide all operations, shaping curriculum, supervising staff, overseeing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This pivotal leadership role focuses on educational excellence, parent partnerships, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will bring a master's degree, at least five years of leadership in early childhood education, strong financial acumen, and outstanding communication and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education settings.
• In-depth knowledge of child development, pedagogy, and programme management best practices.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the child development centre's operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality early childhood education programmes and curricula.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate centre staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage the centre's budget, financial operations, and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and national childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with parents, families, and the wider community, promoting parent engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Early childhood education

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and visionary Child Development Center Director to lead their esteemed facility in Sandton . This leadership role involves overseeing all aspects of center operations, including curriculum development, staff management, budget oversight, and ensuring regulatory compliance, while fostering a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children. You will be responsible for driving educational excellence, building strong relationships with parents and the community, and ensuring the highest standards of care and learning. This is a critical leadership position within the Gauteng area, ideal for an experienced professional passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the child development centre's operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality early childhood education programmes and curricula.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate centre staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage the centre's budget, financial operations, and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and national childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with parents, families, and the wider community, promoting parent engagement.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education settings.
• In-depth knowledge of child development, pedagogy, and programme management best practices.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements, blending on-site leadership with remote administrative tasks.
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• Work within a leading institution committed to educational innovation in Sandton .
• Make a significant impact on early childhood education in the Gauteng region.