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Job Description
Ready to lead a child care center and build a strong, supportive team? We're hiring a Center Director to oversee operations and lead a team in a stable, growth-focused environment. What's In It for You Leadership ownership of a center Growth opportunities Stable, long-term role Supportive structure What You'll Do Manage daily operations and staff Ensure licensing compliance Support enrollment and team development Maintain positive family relationships What We're Looking For 2 years Leadership experience in childcare (6 Weeks to 12 Years) Required Knowledge of licensing standards Ability to lead and develop staff Must meet AZ Director requirements Must be 21 years+ per state guidelines Education and experience per licensing About Us Learning Care is one of the largest early education providers in the country, with over 1,000 schools nationwide. We're committed to supporting our leaders with the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience leading a team in an early childhood education setting (6 weeks to 12 years)? If so, how many years? What is the largest capacity childcare center you have overseen? What compensation range are you targeting? Have you reviewed or worked with school performance metrics such as enrollment, labor, staffing, budgeting, or retention? • How comfortable are you discussing school performance goals and operational results?
Required:
Do you meet at least ONE of the following Arizona Director qualification pathways? 2 years experience + at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development 18 months experience + CDA or CCP credential 18 months experience + 24 college credit hours in ECE/CD Bachelor's degree in ECE/CD + at least 3 months experience Associate degree in ECE/CD + at least 6 months experience
Follow-up:
Please list which qualification you meet and your experience: Are you comfortable stepping into a role that may require rebuilding team stability and enrollment?