Childcare Director

Little Sprouts, LLC•Woburn, MA

3d•$82,500 - $86,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Director is the school’s key decision-maker and top-level leader, responsible for the school’s daily success and for creating a safe, high-quality, nurturing environment for children and families. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, the Director leads school operations, staff development, family engagement, regulatory compliance, enrollment, and financial performance. The role exercises independent judgment and autonomy in setting priorities, solving problems, and meeting operational, financial, and enrollment goals, and represents the organization in licensing interactions, inspections, community partnerships, and parent relations. The Director oversees teachers and staff, including hiring recommendations, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions. The role manages budgets and staffing, implements local marketing and operational improvements, and ensures compliance with state childcare and school regulations. The Director also serves as a Mandated Reporter and is responsible for recognizing, documenting, and immediately reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment. The position operates in an active classroom environment, with regular interaction with children, families, and team members and movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. It requires prolonged movement around the school, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday, and the ability to lift and move items up to 30 pounds. The Director must be able to engage with children at their level, supervise children in multiple school areas, and respond safely to emergencies. A background check is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
State Director credentials.
3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.
Strong knowledge of state childcare and school regulations and licensing standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage budgets and drive enrollment growth.
Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
Ability to transition among sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day.
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to sit on the floor, engage at a child’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas, and to respond quickly and safely in emergencies.
All employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business.
Prior experience leading school-level operational improvement or quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth daily school operations in accordance with company standards and maintain safe, clean, nurturing classroom environments.
Ensure compliance with state childcare and school regulations, prepare for and manage state inspections, and serve as a Mandated Reporter.
Recruit, train, mentor, and support staff; build a positive, collaborative workplace culture; and oversee staff scheduling, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Build trusting relationships with families, communicate consistently, respond to parent questions and concerns, and host family-focused events.
Manage the school budget and financial performance and implement local marketing strategies to increase enrollment.
Exercise independent decision-making across school operations, staffing, parent communication, culture, compliance, budgeting, and safety.
Develop and implement operational processes and school-wide improvements, and represent the school in external communications, licensing interactions, inspections, and community partnerships.
Maintain operational and classroom quality targets, licensing compliance, staff engagement and retention, parent satisfaction, enrollment growth, and profit margins.
Supervise children throughout the school, follow and model safety procedures, and respond to emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.

Benefits

Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
Free First Stop Health membership with 24/7 virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution.
Optional life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.
Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and the CHILD Conference.
Paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.
Employee referral bonus program.
Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
Pet insurance.