Lead With Purpose. Build Teams. Drive Impact.
We’re hiring a Center Director for a dynamic school environment where leadership, team development, and operational excellence matter. This is an opportunity for a leader who can bring structure, build strong teams, and create a positive experience for children, families and staff.
What’s In It For You?
We believe in supporting our leaders both personally and professionally through:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Childcare tuition discounts
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Growth opportunities within a nationwide organization
- Supportive leadership and partnership
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within your school and community
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking leaders who:
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience leading teams within a licensed childcare setting with ages 6 weeks to 12 years
- Are comfortable managing operational and staffing challenges
- Can hold team members accountable while building positive culture
- Understand the importance of family experience and customer service
- Thrive in environments where priorities may shift quickly
- Are hands-on leaders willing to support the business where needed
- Have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Success in this role requires strong business acumen, including experience creating and executing business plans, analyzing key performance metrics, and driving operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Business acumen
- CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Must meet state licensing and director qualification requirements
- Must be able to pass a state background check
- Minimum of two years of management experience in a corporate licensed child care center is strongly preferred.
Ready to lead a school, grow a team, and make an impact? Apply today to learn more about joining our team.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you meet at least ONE of the following Kansas Director qualification pathways? Y/N- If Yes, Please list your degree, credential, or experience that qualifies you:
- Bachelor’s degree in ECE/CD or related field + experience
- Bachelor’s in another field + ECE coursework + experience
- Associate degree in ECE/CD + experience
CDA credential + experience
- This role will require rebuilding staffing, improving compliance, strengthening team morale, and creating operational consistency. Are you comfortable leading this type of environment?
- Experience leading the business operations of a corporate licensed child care center is required. Have you been directly accountable for business planning, financial performance (P&L/budget), labor management, enrollment, and operational results?
- Management experience in a corporate licensed early childhood education setting is required for this role. Which best describes your experience?
- I am currently or have previously been a Center Director in a corporate licensed child care center.
- I am currently or have previously been an Assistant Director in a corporate licensed child care center.
- I have management experience in another industry. Please list your industry and role.
- Please provide the salary range you are targeting for your next opportunity. Please include a specific number or range. Base pay for this role is $60,000 and is dependent on education and experience
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
