Center Director

Ebenezer Child Care Centers, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

85d•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer Child Care Centers is looking for an enthusiastic Center Director ready to bring energy, creativity, and leadership to one of our 5-Star early childhood programs. We’re more than a child care center—we’re a community filled with curiosity, creativity, laughter, learning, and little moments that matter. As a Center Director, you’re the heartbeat of your center. You’ll lead your team, support teachers, partner with families, celebrate children, tackle challenges, and help create a center where people genuinely want to be. Some days you’ll be planning and problem-solving. Other days you might jump into a classroom, celebrate a child’s accomplishment, support a teacher, or simply share a laugh with your team. No two days are exactly alike—and that’s what makes this job so much fun!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; Associate’s Degree considered with relevant experience.
Previous early childhood experience, preferably in a leadership or administrative role.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Wisconsin childcare licensing regulations and early childhood best practices.
A collaborative, positive leadership style.
Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for children, families, and teachers.
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within three months.
Successful completion of required background check, health screening, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Loves working with people and building relationships.
Can walk into a busy day and say, “Okay, we’ve got this!”
Is organized but flexible enough to roll with the unexpected.
Believes teachers do their best work when they feel supported and valued.
Can have a serious conversation when needed—and laugh with your team five minutes later.
Is confident making decisions and taking ownership.
Loves celebrating the little wins.
Is creative, curious, and always looking for ways to make things better.
Has a genuine passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations and keep things running smoothly.
Recruit, mentor, encourage, and support staff.
Build relationships with children, families, and team members.
Support the E.P.I.C. Curriculum Framework and high-quality early learning practices.
Manage staffing, scheduling, enrollment, documentation, and compliance.
Partner with families by listening, communicating, solving problems, and celebrating successes.
Keep the center welcoming, safe, engaging, and full of positive energy.
Act as a problem solver who can stay calm, think creatively, and find solutions.
Bring personality, creativity, and passion to work every day.