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Child Care Center Director

Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center

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Location
Turin, NY
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Job overview

The Child Care Center Director leads curriculum planning, staff development, center operations, budgeting, and family engagement. The role oversees licensing and regulatory compliance and fosters an inclusive environment supporting children’s social-emotional development, safety, and well-being. Candidates need an associate’s degree in early childhood education with supervisory experience or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education; school or childcare center leadership experience is a plus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementEducational ComplianceLeadershipStaff SupervisionProfessional DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationCommunicationPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

Associate's in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's in Early Childhood EducationSupervisory ExperienceSchool Administrative Leadership or Childcare Center Director Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of engaging curriculum plans aligned with early childhood education standards and best practices. Supervise and support teaching staff through ongoing professional development facilitation, performance evaluations, and mentorship to ensure instructional excellence. Oversee daily center operations, including enrollment management, staff scheduling, and maintaining compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements related to childhood education. Manage budgets effectively by overseeing financial planning, resource allocation, and fundraising initiatives to support program sustainability and growth. Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes social-emotional development, safety, and well-being for all children. Build strong relationships with families through transparent communication, parent engagement activities, and addressing individual needs with sensitivity. Ensure adherence to legal requirements such as special education law, childhood development standards, and school legal knowledge to maintain high-quality educational services. Requirements Associate's degree in early childhood education with supervisory experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Proven experience in school administrative leadership or as a school or childcare center director with demonstrated success in managing teams and operations is a plus. Extensive knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques. Familiarity with educational compliance regulations, including childhood development standards is a plus. Exceptional leadership skills with experience supervising staff, facilitating professional development, and evaluating faculty performance. Excellent communication skills suitable for public speaking engagements with staff, families, and community stakeholders. Ability to develop strategic plans that align with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative team environment. This role offers an inspiring environment where your leadership can shape the future of countless young learners while advancing your career in educational administration. We are committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities and a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

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