Childcare Center Director

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This range is provided by Premier Early Childhood Education Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Sign‑on bonus

We are seeking a Center Director to work within one of our licensed childcare facilities in Jackson, Michigan
. This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position
, candidates must hold an Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and have previous management or leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, flexible and open schedule during hours of operation

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 based on experience and education; $2,500 sign‑on bonus paid out in two installments at 30 days and 90 days of employment

We are a family‑oriented, close‑knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Shirts and Swag – we love to show appreciation for our leaders!

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
• Virtual interview with Regional Director (45 minutes)
• Virtual Interview with Regional Vice President (45 minutes)
• Offer

Main

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day‑to‑day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy.
• Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff; interview and onboard candidates and schedule and allocate staff across the center.
• Be a sales advocate for the center and successfully drive and grow enrollment by focusing on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families; create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence.
• Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staff members.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

• Director

• Full‑time

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