We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Childcare Center Director to lead a large, established early childhood education center serving infants through school-age children. This position is ideal for a confident leader who understands the day-to-day operations of a high-capacity childcare facility and knows how to build a strong team, maintain licensing compliance, support families, and drive enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have:

At least 3 years of experience as a Childcare Center Director Previous leadership experience in a childcare center licensed for or serving 75 + children Strong knowledge of Missouri childcare licensing regulations and compliance requirements Experience managing teachers, assistant directors, kitchen staff, and support staff Experience with staff scheduling, classroom ratios, hiring, coaching, and performance management Strong parent communication and customer-service skills Experience managing enrollment, tours, new-family onboarding, and retention Ability to maintain organized employee, child, licensing, and operational records Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and accountability skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced childcare environment Key Responsibilities The Director will oversee the overall daily operation of the center, including: Leading and supervising the management and teaching teams Maintaining appropriate staffing and classroom ratios throughout the day Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and retaining quality teachers Coaching staff and holding team members accountable to center expectations Ensuring the center remains fully compliant with state licensing and safety requirements Maintaining accurate licensing, employee, child, training, and compliance documentation Conducting regular classroom observations and following up with teachers Supporting curriculum implementation and maintaining high classroom standards Building strong, professional relationships with families Responding promptly and professionally to parent questions or concerns Conducting tours and supporting enrollment growth Monitoring inquiries, tours, enrollments, withdrawals, and classroom availability Overseeing opening and closing procedures Supporting food service, sanitation, health, safety, and facility standards Managing operational issues proactively rather than waiting for problems to escalate Communicating clearly and consistently with ownership Creating a positive, professional, accountable workplace culture The Leader We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, proactive, honest, and highly communicative . Our ideal Director does not simply manage from an office. This person is visible throughout the center, knows what is happening in the classrooms, supports the teachers, builds relationships with families, and takes ownership of the center's success. You should be comfortable making decisions, addressing difficult situations professionally, following through on responsibilities, and communicating immediately when an issue needs attention. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Full-time leadership position Opportunity to lead a large and growing childcare center Supportive ownership Professional development and training opportunities Opportunity to build and develop your own leadership team A workplace where strong leadership and initiative are valued Important Experience Requirement Please apply only if you have at least 3 years of childcare management/director experience, preferably in a center serving or licensed for more than 75 children.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person