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Child Care Center Director - $2,000 Sign On Bonus

First Learning -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Team development
Schedule management
Education
Associate's degree
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Center Director

Lead the Team. Shape the Culture. Drive the Future of Early Education.

First Learning is one of North America’s Top 50 for-profit childcare organizations, and we are continuing to grow across New York.

Founded in 1991 with the opening of Care-a-Lot’s first childcare center in Greece, NY, our organization has built a long-standing reputation for exceptional early childhood education. In recent years, we have expanded through the addition of Generations Child Care, Storybook Academy, Island Kids, and Windsor Academy—bringing together multiple respected programs under one unified organization: First Learning.

Today, we operate a growing network of early learning centers dedicated to providing high-quality education, strong leadership, and outstanding family experiences.

We are seeking a Center Director who is ready to lead a team, strengthen program quality, and create an environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

The Role

The Center Director is the operational and educational leader of the center.

This role requires a professional who can successfully lead people, manage operations, and maintain the highest standards of care and education while driving enrollment, family satisfaction, and team development.

You will oversee:

Educational excellence and program quality
Staff leadership, coaching, and professional development
Family relationships and community engagement
Enrollment growth and retention
Operational performance and financial management
Compliance with New York State regulations and licensing requirements

This position reports to the Regional Director and supervises all center staff.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

Ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
Oversee implementation of curriculum and learning programs, including STEAM initiatives
Maintain program quality aligned with national accreditation standards
Ensure full compliance with New York State childcare licensing regulations
Model positive engagement with children and classrooms

Team Leadership

Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing educators
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable workplace culture
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Support the development of future leaders within the organization
Ensure proper staffing levels and schedule management

Family Experience & Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with families and maintain high satisfaction
Ensure effective communication between staff and parents
Maintain high enrollment and student retention
Represent the center within the local community

Operations & Financial Management

Manage the center’s budget and financial performance
Monitor enrollment, staffing efficiency, and payroll
Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records
Ensure the facility is safe, organized, and properly maintained
Track and achieve operational and enrollment goals

Director Levels

Director positions are aligned with center capacity:

Director III: Licensed capacity 0–49
Director II: Licensed capacity 50–99
Director I: Licensed capacity 100+

Qualifications

Candidates must meet New York State licensing requirements for child care center directors.

Typical qualifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
OR
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential Additional pathways may include:
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Child Development Associate (CDA) with appropriate supervisory experience and an active plan toward a bachelor’s degree or Administrator Credential

Preferred experience:

Leadership experience in an early childhood education setting
Staff supervision and team development
Knowledge of New York State childcare regulations
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Commitment to professional growth and quality early education

Required clearances:

New York State Registry clearance
Criminal history fingerprint clearance
Physician statement confirming good health and freedom from tuberculosis

Physical ability to:

Lift approximately 30 pounds
Respond quickly to children’s needs and emergencies
Sit on the floor and interact at a child’s level

Who Succeeds in This Role

Our strongest leaders:

Lead with both compassion and accountability
Care deeply about child development and educational quality
Are energized by developing teams and mentoring educators
Are comfortable managing both people and performance metrics
Thrive in a growing, fast-moving organization

Career Growth Opportunities

At First Learning, we believe in building long-term leadership careers.

Our Center Directors have opportunities to:

Advance to larger capacity centers (Director I → II → III)
Move into Regional Director roles
Lead accreditation and program initiatives
Participate in cross-center leadership projects
Contribute to company-wide growth and strategy

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 annually (based on experience and center capacity)

Benefits include:

Paid time off and paid holidays
Discounted childcare
Health insurance (including telehealth)
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Health savings account
Life insurance
Professional development and education assistance
Employee referral program
Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Industry Experience: Do you have prior professional experience in a childcare or early childhood education setting?
Education: Do you possess a degree or formal education related to early childhood education, education, human services, or a related field?
Professional Development: Are you willing to pursue additional education or credentials, if required for the role?
Leadership Experience: Have you held a supervisory or management role with direct oversight of 10 or more employees?

Work Location: In person

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director of program management jobs in rochester ny

Child Care Center Director - $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Part-Time Children and Student Ministries Director

Director of Academic Support and Advocacy

Director, Program Admin, URMC

Director of Global Culture & Continual Improvement

Asst. Dir, Clinical Administration

Director of Operations

Executive Director, STELLAR Program

Asst Director, Project Mgmt, Digital Health

Director, HR Business Partners - Research

Advancement Executive Director, Wilmot Cancer Institute

Director, Kearns Center

Program Director - Prevention, Access, Self-Empowerment, Support (Per Diem)

Executive Director

Language Center Assistant Program Director

Director of Memory Care (Senior Living)

Program Director

Assistant Director, International Admissions

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Director of Learning and Development

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