Child Care Center Director

Learning Care Group • New Whiteland, IN

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About The Position

The Child Care Center Director leads the center’s operations and supports children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth. The Director works with staff to create a warm, inspiring, educational, caring, and safe environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged. The role includes managing staff, supporting implementation of the company-provided curriculum, ensuring compliance with company and state licensing standards, building a positive partnership with the surrounding community, and recruiting and retaining quality staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state requirements for education and the center/school requirements.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience.

Nice To Haves

• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience in early childhood education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan staff work schedules, evaluate staff performance, and develop performance improvement plans.
• Assist with implementation of the company-provided curriculum by coaching teachers, communicating standards, and interpreting standards for teachers.
• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Promote a positive partnership with the surrounding community.
• Help create an educational, caring, and safe environment that supports children’s learning and development.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Keep parents informed and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED