Early Childhood Center Director: Lead & Grow Programs

The Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including staff management, program development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff members. Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure proper classroom coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and health/safety regulations.
• Develop and implement educational programs that align with state standards and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with families, maintain open communication and address concerns promptly.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Oversee enrollment (including prospective client tours), billing, budgeting and other administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations.
• Use Company goals and weekly financial reports to measure performance.
• Plan and facilitate family events, workshops, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Act as a resource for parents, providing guidance on child development and parenting topics.
• Ensure the center provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and staff.
• Implement and monitor health and safety policies, including emergency procedures.
• Promote the center through marketing efforts to maintain and grow enrollment.
• Serve as the primary representative of the center within the local community.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and complete ad hoc assignments using strong problem-solving skills.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times in relations with colleagues and clients.
• Follow and support Company management values.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience in a leadership role in a daycare or early childhood education setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements for daycare centers.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others.
• Maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being required to care for young children.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move about the classroom and playground for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs as needed.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor to engage children at their level.
• Ability to physically react quickly for child safety purposes.
• Manual dexterity to handle small objects, write, and complete daily activities with children
• Clear speech and hearing for effective communication with children, parents, and staff.
• Visual ability to monitor children’s activities, ensuring their safety.
• Capability to perform light cleaning and organizing duties, including moving furniture and toys.
• Maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being required to care for young children.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent odors, which could be the result of cleaning products, food preparation, children’s activities or other typical workplace conditions.

Acknowledgement Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.