Child Care Director

Job Description

The Child Care Director reports to an owner or executive director and oversees mixed-age programs supported by a small center staff. This role leads daily operations, strengthens program quality, supports enrollment growth, and builds positive relationships with families and the community. The director will help expand enrollment, launch new classrooms, improve accreditation status, and develop community partnerships, with no regular travel expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and develop center staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families.
• Manage child enrollment and support enrollment growth.
• Maintain regulatory and child care licensing compliance.
• Oversee curriculum implementation across mixed-age programs.
• Manage safety procedures and promote a secure learning environment.
• Administer the program budget and monitor expenditures.
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate daily coverage.
• Lead community outreach and develop community partnerships.
• Support the launch of new classrooms and improvement of accreditation status.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in child care administration.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Director credential in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and child care licensing compliance.
• Experience with staff supervision, program development, and enrollment management.
• Experience with budget management, family engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.