We're looking for an experienced and passionate Center Director in Columbus Ohio to lead our childcare center and create an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff.
As the Center Director, you'll oversee all aspects of center operations, staff leadership, family engagement, and regulatory compliance while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. You'll play a key role in maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local childcare licensing regulations while supporting high-quality early childhood education practices.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement plan (if applicable)
- Tuition discount for enrolled children
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and educators every day
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operations of the center and ensure efficient workflows
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative functions
- Hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff while maintaining licensing ratios and requirements
- Support staff development and ensure ongoing training compliance
- Build strong relationships with families through tours, enrollment, and parent communication
- Oversee billing, tuition collection, and account inquiries in accordance with company policy
- Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom practices
- Maintain safety standards, licensing compliance, and inspection readiness
- Oversee emergency procedures, drills, and safety documentation
- Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and maintenance coordination
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local childcare regulations
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a strong leader who is organized, collaborative, and passionate about early childhood education.
Qualified candidates will have:
- Prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a licensed childcare facility
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of childcare licensing rules and compliance requirements
- Ability to effectively manage staff, daily operations, and family relationships
- Ability to meet all state requirements for Director/Administrator designation
- Successful completion of all required background checks and fingerprinting
- A passion for early childhood education and quality program development
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, or assist children, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 35–50 pounds as needed
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and move throughout the facility for supervision and oversight
- Ability to actively supervise classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas
- Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations, including evacuations and assisting children
- Ability to visually and auditorily monitor children and staff throughout the facility
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Additional Requirements
- Comply with all state-required training and continuing education requirements
- Maintain licensing compliance at all times
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and screenings
Lead a Team. Inspire Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.
If you're an experienced childcare leader who is committed to creating an outstanding environment for children, families, and educators, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make a difference every day!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
