Jobs · Healthcare · Michigan

Child Care Center Director

Early Learning Company · Manistee, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$40k/yrFull-time

About the role

Huntey's Clubhouse is a childcare brand established in 1995, offering in-home childcare services and now operating eight centers. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment for children and support for families.

Responsibilities

  • Promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children under care and collaborates with staff to maintain a safe, learning environment.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs 20+ personnel.
  • Manages staff and fosters a positive atmosphere within the center, evaluating performance and promoting professional development.
  • Oversees daily operations, addressing parent, child, and staff concerns.
  • Operates within a budget, managing purchases for materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Collaborates with other directors and regional director on best practices, meal planning, and more.
  • Schedules and conducts tours, onboard new families, and ensures compliance with state and local regulations.
  • Completes training and courses to stay updated on daycare standards and procedures.
  • Maintains the childcare center and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, tidiness, and safety.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, parent groups, and other relevant organizations.
  • Responds to inquiries and complaints from agencies, parents, and the community.
  • Maintains proper records and files.
  • Communicates through private parent/caregiver social media page, marketing efforts, and company-wide events.
  • Ensures high-quality standards for the brand.
  • Uses tools such as iPad, Procare App, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience in early childhood education.
  • Supervision experience.
  • Licensure required.
  • CPR Certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care centers.
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental benefit options effective the 91st day of employment.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 50% discount on childcare.
  • TriShare employer participant.

Pay

Base salary plus bonus potential up to 25% of annual salary, paid out twice a year. Salary range: $40,000/year.

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