Childcare Center Director

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Annual leave & retirement benefits

Supportive leadership environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a proven leader to serve as Childcare Center Director for their premier facility. This executive role oversees educational programming, staff management, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, stimulating environment for young children.

You will recruit and mentor staff, build strong relationships with families and the community, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive childcare management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational management, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and early learning pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for the childcare center, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Develop, implement, and uphold high-quality educational programs and curriculum standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of childcare professionals.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Manage the center's budget, financial performance, and resource allocation.
• Foster strong, positive relationships with parents and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff mentoring

Operational management

Financial oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proven leader to serve as the Childcare Center Director for their premier facility in Randburg . This executive role demands exceptional management skills to oversee all aspects of the center's operations, from educational programming and staff management to financial oversight and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for cultivating a positive, safe, and stimulating environment that fosters the growth and development of young children, while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. This key leadership position in Gauteng is ideal for an individual passionate about high-quality early childhood education and driven by operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for the childcare center, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Develop, implement, and uphold high-quality educational programs and curriculum standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of dedicated childcare professionals.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Manage the center's budget, financial performance, and resource allocation.
• Foster strong, positive relationships with parents and the local community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in childcare management and leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational management, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance within the childcare sector.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and early learning pedagogies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for strategic influence and professional growth.
• Generous annual leave and retirement benefits.
• A dynamic and supportive leadership environment.