Child Care Center Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director to lead a booming, year‑round early education school with a state‑of‑the‑art facility serving infants through preschool‑aged children. The program operates year‑round (12 months), Monday–Friday, and offers a summer program. Locations: East Sandwich, MA 02537 and South Dennis, MA 02660.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of center operations
• Support, coach, and develop a team of educators and administrative staff
• Maintain compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards
• Foster strong relationships with families and the community
• Support enrollment growth and retention initiatives
• Manage daily operations, payroll, billing, and administrative functions
• Monitor financial performance and operate effectively within established budgets
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing culture

Requirements

• CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Director I and II credential
• Previous leadership experience in roles such as Director, Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or Department Lead
• Classroom teaching experience across multiple age groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Experience leading programs serving 100+ enrolled children
• Experience supervising 20 or more employees
• Knowledge of enrollment management and marketing strategies
• Financial and operational acumen
• Experience with payroll, billing, and computer applications used in childcare operations
• Proven ability to build and retain high‑performing teams

Pay

$70,000–$75,000 annual salary; Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance metrics

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off accrued separately from sick time
• Paid holidays
• 100% child care tuition discount for leadership staff
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement and growth opportunities

Schedule

Full‑Time, Monday–Friday, year‑round employment