Childcare Center Director - Daycare Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth and leadership

Performance-based bonuses

Retirement savings plan

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Childcare Center Director to lead operations at a Randburg daycare facility. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in early childhood education and operational management to ensure high-quality care and education.

You will manage staff, oversee budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a positive environment for children, parents, and staff. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a leading childcare institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in childcare management or administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood education principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the childcare center's operations, including staff management, budget control, and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all local and national regulations pertaining to childcare facilities.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate center staff, fostering a culture of professional development and teamwork.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting active involvement in the center's activities.
• Implement and monitor educational programs that align with best practices in early childhood development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Management

Regulatory Compliance

Early Childhood Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Childcare Center Director to lead operations at their esteemed daycare facility in Randburg. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in early childhood education and operational management. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of care and education, managing staff, overseeing budgets, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive environment for children, parents, and staff. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the future of a leading childcare institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the childcare center's operations, including staff management, budget control, and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all local and national regulations pertaining to childcare facilities.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate center staff, fostering a culture of professional development and teamwork.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting active involvement in the center's activities.
• Implement and monitor educational programs that align with best practices in early childhood development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in childcare management or administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood education principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Contribution towards a retirement savings plan.