Childcare Center Director Job Description Template

Job title

Childcare Center Director

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable childcare center director to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will hire, train and supervise staff, oversee curriculum and classroom quality and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Oversee curriculum and classroom quality
• Manage budgets, tuition and enrollment
• Maintain licensing compliance
• Communicate with families
• Plan accreditation and quality improvement
• Handle health, safety and emergencies
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of program management and licensing compliance
• Leadership and communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• National Administrator Credential (NAC)
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• State director credential
• Experience with childcare management software

Skills

• Budgeting
• Staff supervision
• Curriculum leadership
• Enrollment management
• Problem solving
• Empathy

Work environment and schedule

Directors work in childcare centers, moving between offices and classrooms. Most work full-time, often long days matching center hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.