Childcare Center Director

Job Requirements: This individual must be highly organized, solutions-oriented, and committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and academically enriching environment for children from infancy through elementary school age. Active Florida Director Credential or the ability to obtain or renew the credential before assuming full director responsibilities. Completion of required Florida Department of Children and Families childcare training. Ability to satisfy all required background-screening and employment eligibility requirements. Minimum of three years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early learning program. Working knowledge of Florida childcare licensing regulations, staff-to-child ratios, health and safety practices, and recordkeeping requirements. Demonstrated experience supervising employees and managing daily center operations. Written, verbal, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and professionally in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with computers, childcare management systems, email, digital records, and standard office applications. Ability to work the hours necessary to support opening, closing, staffing, family, and emergency needs. Preferred Qualifications B achelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, or related field. Five or more years of childcare leadership experience. Experience with private school operations, accreditation, quality-rating programs, school-readiness services, scholarships, or elementary education. Experience improving enrollment, managing budgets, controlling labor expenses, and increasing family retention. Experience coaching teachers, conducting classroom observations, and supporting curriculum implementation .Ability to speak English and Spanish. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Knowledge of APPLE Accreditation, CLASS observations, CACFP, Florida's Early Learning and Developmental Standards, or similar quality frameworks. Leadership Qualities The successful candidate will be visible, approachable, and actively engaged throughout the school. Professional, dependable, ethical, and accountable. Skilled at developing employees and building school culture. Comfortable making t imely decisions and resolving concerns. Focused on safety, educational quality, customer service, enrollment, and operational performance. Committed to treating every child, family, and employee with dignity and respect. Physical and Operational Expectations The Director must be able to move throughout classrooms and outdoor areas, interact with children at their level, respond during emergencies, and occasionally lift or assist children []{style=""}