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Early Childhood - Center Director

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. They manage overall operational management, including curriculum development, staff management, and compliance with regulations.

  • On-site
  • Canada
  • Posted May 28, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

About This Role The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. What You'll Do Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements. Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations. Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines. Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships. Approve menus and food purchases. Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance. Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing. Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Manage budget planning and review. Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately. Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements Minimum of 1 years of supervisory experience. Minimum of 2 years Center Director experience. 3 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting. High energy. Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills. Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development. Strong finance and budgeting skills. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Must clear full background check. Must pass health screening. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE. Nice To Haves Must have at least 2 years experience as Center Director Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Days Paid Health Plan 401K with Match Paid tuition Supplemental insurance available

What you’ll do

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. They manage overall operational management, including curriculum development, staff management, and compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience and 2 years as a Center Director, along with 3 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in early childhood education or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Days • Paid Health Plan • 401k With Match • Paid Tuition • Supplemental Insurance Available

Other relevant skills

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  • Supervisory Experience
  • Center Director Experience
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Child Development
  • Finance Skills
  • Budgeting Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Job areas

  • Education
  • Management & Leadership

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Director