Childcare Center Director

Sunshine House • Greenwood, SC

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About The Position

The Childcare Center Director leads a childcare school at The Sunshine House, overseeing its daily operations and helping ensure children receive high-quality care and education in a safe, supportive environment. The role includes administrative, operational, financial, and logistical management, while ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements and company policies.

The Director hires, engages, and develops caregivers and educators; supports teachers in implementing the curriculum and creating developmentally appropriate classrooms; and partners with families, licensing representatives, the community, the Regional Director, and corporate support teams. The position is part of an organization that has provided early education and childcare for 50 years and operates more than 100 schools across seven states.

The advertised annual salary range is $47,000–$51,000, with regular bonus potential and free childcare. Candidates with advanced education and early childhood education experience may qualify for higher pay within the range. Salary evaluations and increases may take education, performance, and length of service into account.

Requirements

• At least one year of previous experience managing a childcare center.
• Proficient computer skills in business-related programs, including Microsoft Office.
• A passion for providing high-quality care and education.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify candidates for higher pay within the advertised range.

Responsibilities

• Manage the childcare school’s daily operations, including administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions.
• Ensure the facility meets state licensing requirements and company policies.
• Hire, engage, and develop a supportive team of caregivers and educators.
• Partner with families to provide high-quality care and education for their children.
• Support teachers in implementing the curriculum and creating developmentally appropriate classrooms that encourage curiosity and growth.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing representatives, and the community.
• Work closely with the Regional Director and corporate support team to advance the organization’s mission.

Benefits

• Free childcare.
• Regular bonus potential.
• Same-day pay available.
• Unlimited growth opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, and other benefit options, including AFLAC.
• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee wellness program.
• Paid time off accruing from the first day, with additional time off based on tenure.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Employee discounts on major brands, including Verizon.
• Paid birthday holiday.
• Paid required professional development and training.
• Up to 95% tuition funding for CDA, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s programs through the TEACH program; eligible bonuses may increase funding to over 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement support is mentioned as an advancement resource.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager