Childcare Center Director

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Childcare Center Director to oversee operations at their Pretoria facility. You will lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop enriching educational programs, while fostering strong relationships with families and the community.

This senior leadership role emphasizes financial stewardship, program quality, and staff development to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children and to drive the center's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in childcare management or leadership.
• Knowledge of childcare regulations and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all center staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with local and national childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Develop and maintain high-quality educational programs and curriculum.
• Manage center finances, including budgeting, fee collection, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, children, staff, and the wider community.

Skills

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Curriculum development

Community relations

Hiring & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Our client is searching for a dynamic and experienced Childcare Center Director to oversee operations at their facility in Pretoria. This leadership role involves managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing educational programs, and fostering strong relationships with parents and the community. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for children, as well as guiding and supporting the center's team. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the direction of a reputable childcare center and make a significant impact on early childhood education in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all center staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all local and national childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality educational programs and curriculum.
• Manage center finances, including budgeting, fee collection, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, children, staff, and the wider community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a childcare management or leadership role.
• Proven knowledge of childcare regulations and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• A positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.