Center Director

Apex Virtual Solutions•Buford, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Next Gen Child Care is a childcare provider looking for a Center Director that manages all aspects of the center, focusing on staff leadership, program development (curriculum and activities), parent/community relations, and ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and state licensing regulations. This role serves as the operational backbone of the childcare center, ensuring consistency in quality, compliance, and family satisfaction across the assigned center. The Center Director is responsible for translating the executive leadership team's strategic vision into actionable operational plans, implementing scalable systems and processes, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. The position demands a leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, navigate complex regulatory environments (DECAL, Quality Rated), manage center operations, and drive enrollment growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The successful candidate will establish operational infrastructure that supports both current excellence and future expansion. This is a performance-driven position with clear metrics, accountability measures, and financial incentives aligned with organizational strategic priorities. The successful candidate will establish their center as an operational model of excellence in the Georgia early childhood education market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)
Georgia Child Care Center Director Credential (required or must obtain within 12 months)
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Must meet Georgia Bright from the Start director qualification requirements
Pass comprehensive background check and fingerprinting
Minimum 5+ years of operational management in childcare or early childhood education
Demonstrated experience managing licensed childcare center operations
Proven track record with DECAL licensing and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive enrollment growth through lead generation strategies, family tours, waitlist management, and conversion performance
Support and execute local marketing initiatives aligned with established brand standards
Oversee daily operations including staff deployment and resource allocation
Monitor Playground billing systems for accuracy and compliance
Ensure compliance with Bright from the Start (BFTS) licensing requirements and DECAL standards
Supervise Assistant Director, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and support staff
Review and approve timesheets, manage payroll submission
Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback to teachers
Maintain parent communication channels and manage family engagement initiatives
Conduct family tours and support enrollment process from inquiry to enrollment