Child Care Center Director
Job in
32900 Pin Oak Parkway, Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio, 44021, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Inspire Early Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Childcare Director/Daycare Manager, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Childcare Director/Daycare Manager, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
Staff
• Interview and hire excellent staff. Provide appropriate orientation and training.
• Supervise staff on an on-going basis, including the development of work plans.
• Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
• Develop staff professionally; provide periodic reviews, determine development needs, locate appropriate
training opportunities and make accommodations for staff to attend.
• Schedule to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet the center’s needs.
• Provide support to staff and maintaining employee confidentiality.
• Maintain current and accurate staff records (including all Ohio licensing required components)
Children/Families
• Ensure the center provides top-tier customer service and all customers have an excellent experience.
• Complete enrollment information (including applications, immunization and allergy records).
• Ensure children’s records are current and accurate (includes all Ohio licensing required components).
• Ensure center meets all Ohio licensing requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Standards of health and safety (Sanitation)
- Learning environment
- Nutrition and food preparation
- Physical safety and well-being of children and staff, including staff ratios
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Positive Behavior Management Plans
- Safe arrival and departure
- Establish relationships with individual children and families and respond to their needs.
• Report evidence of suspected abuse/ neglect to Children’s Services.
Center Operation
• Maintain the facility in accordance with Ohio licensing standards.
• Maintain center records (includes emergency drills; building, fire and sanitation inspections)
• Develop and update personnel and operational procedures.
• Ensure effective transactions and fee collection at check-in and check-out.
• Oversee orders of appropriate center supplies for provision of care (food, gloves, toiletries, etc).
• Approve and order materials and supplies for classroom programs and activities.
• Represent the center in the community, oversee center-specific marketing activities and act as a liaison with other
agencies.
• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe and fun working environment.
• Attend annual center day
• Attend weekly, quarterly, and annual offsites
• Attend annual SK conference
Position Requirements
High School,
1+ Years
work experience Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Directors’ Credentials as a Child Care Director, Assistant Director, or in a similar leadership role within a child care or early childhood education setting.
- Strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, and educational best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and the community.
- Experience in business development, marketing, and growing enrollment is a plus.
- Knowledge of licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and other relevant policies.
- A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.
Additional Information / Benefits
What we offer:
- Recognition for your dedication and contributions to our community.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and future goals.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive and encouraging work environment.
- Daycare discounts for team members.
- The Daily Pay App is available for all of our employees.
- Paid major holidays
Questions to answer on applying for this job
- Have you worked or applied for a position with Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center?
- As part of our hiring process, we require candidates to undergo a criminal background check, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Do you consent to a criminal background check if required for this position?
Contact Information
Contact Name: Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center by Inspire Early Education
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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