Childcare Director

NEW Center Alert! Interviewing for an Experienced Childcare Director Seeking a Child Care Center Director who is passionate, driven, experienced and an early childhood champion. Small Hands Big Dreams-Olmsted Township is seeking an experienced leader who is innovative, a team player, likes to have fun, has unwavering integrity, and is passionate about customer service!

Start Date:

est. July 6,2026

Full-time:

40+ Hours Per Week/ salary

Hours:

8-5

Location:

Olmsted Township Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Center is a passionate, sometimes silly extended family. We provide a flexible, fun and family-focused atmosphere with an abundance of support. Our team exemplifies our core values every day•: Integrity Innovation Teamwork Passionate customer service Fun Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to see our core values in action:

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@smallhandsbigdreams (You'll also experience our every day values first-hand on our Working Interview Day during our hiring process.) At Small Hands Big Dreams, we create award-winning (literally!) early childhood experiences for children and families delivering only the best care and education. This is not your average daycare. As the Director at Small Hands Big Dreams, your days are filled: Recruitment and retention of families and staff Meeting parents' needs Communicating with parents, staff and children Overseeing and inspiring excellence in curriculum Supporting teachers' professional development Using various software systems Creating and adjusting daily staff schedules Facility management Oversite of Program Quality Experience in ECE Classrooms We are looking for the best-in-class, 5-Star leader who knows learning is more than just ABCs and 123s and leading is more than just managing!

JOB DETAILS

Ideal Director Characteristics:

Experience and Education:

2-3 years classroom experience as well as 1-2 years experience leading other adults and a degree in early childhood education (or related field), or Career Pathway Level 3 and or

Current CDA Creativity:

effective problem solver; is innovative and has new ideas that helps operations

Customer Focus:

Great daily communication, timely responsiveness, engagement and resourceful in finding answers to questions

Checklist Lover:

Detail oriented, loves to complete tasks and is an eager problem solve

Organization:

knows where everything is and if it does have a place will find one

Integrity:

Professional, motivated and true to what you say you will do across all relationships with children, families, and co-workers

Environment:

Create an atmosphere that is inviting and represents all students, families and staff

Key Success Metrics:

1) Family and Community Partnerships Conducts family tours and collaborates with event planning Follows up with Parent concerns and intakes Collaborates with stakeholders 2) Business and Operations Management Monitors budget and purchasing Assists with building management Internal and external billing 3) Professionalism See yourself as an Early childhood professional in the community Helps lead center events and staff Acts as a role model Contributes ideas and energy to the team

BENEFITS AND PERKS 80

Hours of PTO per Year (Accrual starts on Day #1) Childcare Discount Eight Paid Holidays per Year (Birthday included) Maternity & Paternity Leave after 1 year of Employment $180 annual Health and Wellness (fitness) reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401 K with Match Up to 4% 15+ Hours Annual Paid Training Quarterly Bonuses based on goals and enrollment Refreshments, Snacks and Meals Provided Company Sponsored Fun Events and Learning Opportunities =

PRICELESS

Fill out the CI Survey in order to proceed to the next step https://go.apply.ci/s/7599C00000 Complete the CI Survey https://go.apply.ci/s/7599C00000 Must be CPL-3 Written and verbal communication skills Flexibility Strong attention to detail Organization and time management skills Ability to remain calm Positive attitude