Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for managing all aspects of a Playful Minds Learning Center, LLC (PMLC) program including building and supporting a strong team, implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum, building relationships with members of the PMLC community, maintaining solid financial management and living the vision of our program on a daily basis.

Reports To Regional Director
Supervisory Responsibility Teaching Staff Schedule Full Time

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Sick Leave
• Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision
• First Aid, CPR and Background Check reimbursements
• Training Expense reimbursements
• Potential for performance based bonuses

Education & Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Lead Teacher qualifications
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• At least 3 years of experience in Early Childhood
• 2credits Child Care Administration
• 2credits Early Childhood Education
• CPR & First Aid Certification

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must enjoy working with children
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Program Director Job Description Updated 4/2026

• Strong ability to coach, mentor and inspire staff
• Detail oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative leadership style
• Knowledge of relevant licensing regulations (preferred)
• Familiarity/experience with CACFP food program billing and voucher system billing and attendance (preferred)
• Solid computer skills
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

Key Responsibilities

All Staff Responsibilities

• Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization
• Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
• Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds staff
• At all times, speak to children with respect
• Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
• Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times
• Ensure maintenance of all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports
• Consistently follow all Playful Minds’ policies & procedures
• Consistently attend work according to your established schedule
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• All staff are Mandated Reporters
• Ensure the health and safety of all children

Leadership & Administration

• Promote the mission, values, and philosophy of Playful Minds
• Provide strong, empathetic leadership and management that aligns with the PMLC vision on a daily basis
• Oversee day to day operations in keeping with the Playful Minds’ policies and procedures
• Oversee facility management and cleanliness, notifying the Regional Director if emergency assistance is needed

Director

• Manage staff scheduling based on supervisory requirements and needs of the specific children
• Recruit, hire, train and direct high quality educators
• Implement onboarding of new hires, in collaboration with Regional Director
• Monitor enrollment trends and meet enrollment goals
• Revi…