Center Director

Location: Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Title: Childcare Center Director
Industry: Early Childhood Education / Childcare

Are you an experienced early childhood education professional who is passionate about children, families, and developing strong teaching teams?

We are seeking a Childcare Center Director to leadour small-to-midsize, quality-rated childcare center in Ohio. Our center isproud to maintain a Gold Rating through Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)and is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe,nurturing, and professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Childcare Director, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Leader, or experienced childcare supervisor who is ready to make a meaningful impact on children,families, and educators.

The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, approachable,and dependable leader who can effectively manage daily center operations while building a positive culture for children, families, and staff.

Position Summary

The Childcare Center Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day leadership and operation of the childcare center.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, employee development, classroom quality, Ohio childcare licensing compliance, SUTQ quality standards, family engagement, enrollment, scheduling, administrative operations, and maintaininga positive center culture.

The Director will work closely with ownership and the leadership team to ensure the center operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of child safety, early childhood education, program quality,and family service.

Key Responsibilities

Center Leadership & Operations

• Provide strong daily leadership and oversight of the childcare center.
• Ensurethe center operates in compliance with Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) licensing requirements and applicable Ohio Administrative Code requirements.
• Manage daily center operations, staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and administrative priorities.
• Maintain accurate center records and required documentation.
• Support enrollment, family retention, and overall center growth.
• Work collaboratively with ownership and leadership to identify operational needs and opportunities for improvement.

Staff Leadership & Employee Development

• Recruit,interview, onboard, train, and support qualified childcare teachers andstaff.
• Supervise employee performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and retention.
• Builda positive workplace culture where teachers feel supported, valued, and motivated to provide high-quality care.

Early Childhood Program Quality & SUTQ

• Maintain and support the center's Gold-Rated Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) status
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• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences are implemented consistently.
• Monitor classroom quality, teacher-child interactions, lesson planning,documentation, and learning environments.
• Support teachers in meeting professional development and educational requirements.
• Promote high standards of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices.

CACFP & Administrative Compliance

• Oversee and maintain compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP), including menus, meal records, documentation, and required reporting.
• Ensure administrative records and required documentation are maintained accurately and timely.
• Assist with center reporting and other operational compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate'sdegree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development,Education, or a related field.
• Minimumof 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
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