Childcare Center Director — Early Childhood Education

Program Director

The Program Director is a key leadership position responsible for supporting the daily operations culture staffing and overall quality of Discovery Kidzone. This role works closely with the Regional Director and Ownership to ensure our programs maintain high standards for children families and team members while consistently reflecting DKZs Core Values and Vision.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Level 3 or higher on the Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry.
• Must have a CDA Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related qualifying education.
• Montessori certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a licensed childcare or early childhood education program.
• Minimum of 1 year of childcare leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education classroom operations licensing requirements and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Comfortable using Google Drive Google Docs Google Sheets Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other workplace applications and systems.
• Must possess strong character a servant-leadership mindset professionalism and excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be adaptable and willing to step into classrooms and support program needs as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional Director and Ownership to support Discovery Kidzones organizational philosophy culture Core Values policies procedures and program standards.
• Report directly to the Regional Director and Ownership.
• Live and model Discovery Kidzones Core Values and Vision in daily leadership communication and decision-making.
• Foster a respectful inclusive and professional workplace where harassment discrimination and intolerance are not permitted and differences in backgrounds cultures perspectives and abilities are valued.
• Support the daily operation of the program while maintaining high standards for safety licensing compliance classroom quality organization and family experience.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing shortages and overages and assist with recruiting interviewing hiring onboarding and retaining qualified team members.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource in Early Childhood Education for teachers and leadership team members.
• Coach mentor train and model best practices for teachers to strengthen classroom quality and professional development.
• Travel between local Discovery Kidzone locations as needed to provide classroom support training coaching and modeling.
• Step into classrooms as needed to maintain required ratios support staffing needs and provide hands-on training.
• Build positive relationships with children families team members and community partners.
• Maintain professionalism confidentiality accountability and consistent communication with leadership and team members.
• Identify challenges take ownership of solutions and proactively communicate needs to the Regional Director.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible scheduling opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time
• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift
• MondayFriday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities
  
  

Culturally diverse and/or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Discovery Kidzone is committed to creating a supportive professional and high-quality environment where children thrive families feel connected and team members are empowered to grow.

Required Experience:

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