Childcare Center Director

POSITION TITLE: CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR

Company Confidential  |  Capital District, NY

Position Type:

Full-Time

Compensation Range:

$58,000-$60,000 / year

Target Demographics:

Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks to 36 months)

Position Overview

An established, premier childcare organization is seeking an experienced, high-caliber Childcare Center Director to lead a high-quality early childhood facility within the Capital District. This leadership position is fully confidential and reports directly to executive board management. The ideal candidate will possess deep operational expertise, an intimate understanding of state childcare licensing regulations, and a passionate dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, and educationally robust environment for infants and toddlers.

Key Responsibilities

·        Regulatory Compliance: Maintain absolute, flawless compliance with all state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, health codes, fire safety mandates, and local facility protocols.

·        Staff Leadership & Management: Recruit, onboard, supervise, and mentor an exceptional team of teachers and support staff. Direct ongoing professional development and establish efficient daily scheduling shifts.

·        Curriculum & Education Quality: Oversee the continuous development and strict implementation of age-appropriate, play-based curriculums uniquely optimized for the developmental milestones of children from 6 weeks to 36 months.

·        Family Relations & Admissions: Act as the primary point of contact for families. Coordinate outreach, deliver professional tours, guide prospective parents through the enrollment intake packet, and cultivate trusted, long-term partnerships.

·        Operational Logistics & Administration: Direct the daily business mechanics of the center, including budget monitoring, fee collections, meticulous record-keeping, supply inventories, and facility maintenance coordination.

·        Safety & Incident Management: Champion a culture of safety. Rapidly address facility challenges, handle parental escalations with exceptional discretion, and execute emergency response procedures smoothly when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

·        Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely aligned human services field preferred, alongside all state-mandated administrative credentials.

·        Proven Experience: A minimum of 2 to 3 years of direct supervisory, managerial, or assistant director experience inside a state-licensed childcare facility.

·        Regulatory Literacy: Comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of infant/toddler developmental needs and state OCFS childcare center licensing guidelines.

·        Certifications: Active certifications in CPR and First Aid required. Possession of, or immediate willingness to complete, Medication Administration Training (MAT) upon hiring.

·        Professional Traits: Superior interpersonal communication talents, outstanding crisis management capabilities, and polished organizational and technical workflows.

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