Child Care Center Director
Full-Time | Early Childhood Education Leadership
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center at 2206 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Child Care Center Director to lead our well-established early childhood education/child care program. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who values high-quality programming, regulatory excellence, and positive relationships with staff and families.
Position Overview
The Center Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the child care program, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K Counts. Kindergarten and School Age classrooms. The Director ensures compliance with state regulations and funding requirements while fostering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of teaching and administrative staff
- Ensure compliance with state licensing, Keystone STARS, and all applicable regulations
- Oversee and support Pre-K Counts programming, including curriculum fidelity, assessments, and reporting requirements
- Administer Infant-Toddler Contracted Slots, ensuring eligibility, documentation, and compliance with program guidelines
- Serve as the primary liaison with ELRC, school districts, and other funding or community partners
- Oversee CACFP participation, including meal compliance, documentation, and staff accountability
- Support developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation and quality teaching practices
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families and promote open communication
- Manage enrollment, staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and professional development
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education required
- Director Credential (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education, with leadership or supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, ELRC processes, Infant-Toddler Contracted Slots, and CACFP requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple funding streams and compliance requirements
- Commitment to quality improvement, staff support, and family engagement
What We Offer
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Competitive paid time off and paid holidays.
Strong administrative support team to share operational responsibilities.
Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
Established program with strong community and family relationships
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Benefits package including PTO and retirement, tuition support for child enrolled in our program
Professional development support
Strong health benefits including dental, vision and Aflac
Tuition/credential support
Consistent daytime schedule with limited evenings and weekends.
Focus on leadership and program oversight rather than daily classroom coverage.≈
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their leadership experience and interest in the position. This should be emailed to: [email protected].
Please do not call the center directly. Initial communication will take place by email.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.
All inquiries and applications will be handled professionally and discreetly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What aspects of a Center Director role are most important to you at this stage in your career?
- Which of the following programs or systems have you worked with? (Select all that apply)
☐ PA Pre-K Counts
☐ Infant-Toddler Contracted Slots
☐ Keystone STARS
☐ ELRC / Subsidy Programs
☐ CACFP
☐ None of the above
- Do you have experience overseeing multiple classrooms or age groups within a child care or early learning program?
Education:
Work Location: In person
