Center Director
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Job Location:
Highland Heights, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 45000 - 50000
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Sweet Kiddles by Inspire Early Education is seeking an experienced and caring individual to join our team as a Center Director at our new Highland Heights location! In this position the Center Directorwill be required to perform other duties as needed to maintain the Center at an optimal level for all children their familiesand all staff.
Location: Sweet Kiddles Highland Heights
747 Alpha Dr. Highland Heights OH 44143
What we offer:
- Recognition for your dedication and contributions to our community.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance.
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and future goals.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive and encouraging work environment.
- Daycare discounts for team members.
- The Daily Pay App is available for all of our employees.
- Paid major holidays
Responsibilities:
Staff
Interview and hire excellent staff. Provide appropriate orientation and training.
Supervise staff on an on-going basis including the development of work plans.
Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
Develop staff professionally; provide periodic reviews determine development needs locate appropriate
training opportunities and make accommodations for staff to attend.
Schedule to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet the centers needs.
Provide support to staff and maintaining employee confidentiality.
Maintain current and accurate staff records (including all Ohio licensing required components)
Children/Families
Ensure the center provides top-tier customer service and all customers have an excellent experience.
Complete enrollment information (including applications immunization and allergy records).
Ensure childrens records are current and accurate (includes all Ohio licensing required components).
Ensure center meets all Ohio licensing requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
- Standards of health and safety (Sanitation)
- Learning environment
- Nutrition and food preparation
- Physical safety and well-being of children and staff including staff ratios
Establish and execute policies and procedures that ensure the well being of children such as:
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Positive Behavior Management Plans
- Safe arrival and departure
- Establish relationships with individual children and families and respond to their needs.
Provide care in classrooms as needed to meet safety and licensing regulations.
Report evidence of suspected abuse/ neglect to Childrens Services.
Center Operation
Maintain the facility in accordance with Ohio licensing standards.
Maintain center records (includes emergency drills; building fire and sanitation inspections)
Develop and update personnel and operational procedures.
Ensure effective transactions and fee collection at check-in and check-out.
Oversee orders of appropriate center supplies for provision of care (food gloves toiletries etc).
Approve and order materials and supplies for classroom programs and activities.
Represent the center in the community oversee center-specific marketing activities and act as a liaison with other
agencies.
Establish and maintain a healthy safe and fun working environment.
Attend annual center day
Attend weekly quarterly and annual offsites
Attend annual SK conference
Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Directors Credentials as a Child Care Director Assistant Director or in a similar leadership role within a child care or early childhood education setting.
- Strong understanding of child development curriculum planning and educational best practices.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with families staff and the community.
- Experience in business development marketing and growing enrollment is a plus.
- Knowledge of licensing requirements health and safety regulations and other relevant policies.
- A degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Education Administration or a related field is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.
Join us at Sweet Kiddles and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Kids & Company provides high quality, flexible child care and early education. Full-time, part-time, back-up for babies, toddlers, preschoolers.
