Early Childhood Director

About the role

We're seeking a Child Care Center Director to lead our school located at 6632 Taylor Park Dr in Lincoln, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience, a deep understanding of childcare operations, and a passion for building a thriving school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall school operations, staffing, enrollment, and performance
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
• Build a professional, consistent, and engaged school culture
• Manage labor, expenses, enrollment, and other key business drivers
• Understand and utilize P&L and performance metrics to make informed decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
• Maintain Nebraska childcare licensing and company standards
• Build strong relationships with children, families, employees, and the surrounding community

Requirements

• Proven management experience with responsibility for people and business results
• Early childhood, childcare, education, retail, hospitality, or other multi-faceted operational leadership experience
• Experience working with budgets, P&L, labor management, sales/enrollment, or overall profitability
• Demonstrated stability and progression within previous roles
• Strong coaching, accountability, and team-development skills
• Professional communication and strong organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage competing operational priorities
• Must meet Nebraska requirements to serve as a Child Care Center Director

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, childcare, education, retail, hospitality, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a licensed childcare setting
• Experience managing budgets, P&L, labor management, sales/enrollment, or overall profitability
• Experience maintaining Nebraska childcare licensing and company standards

Skills

• Leadership and management skills
• People development and coaching skills
• Financial analysis and budgeting skills
• Operational management and oversight skills
• Community engagement and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Childcare discounts
• Education assistance
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation base pay for this role starts at $53,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on education and relevant years of leadership/management experience within a licensed childcare setting.