Childcare Center Director
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteFishers, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead, coach, and develop teachers and leadership staff while recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining outstanding employees. Build a positive, accountable workplace culture and ensure compliance with Indiana licensing regulations and company policies. Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, and daily operations, conducting tours to help grow enrollment. Build strong relationships with families through outstanding communication and customer service, resolving parent and employee concerns professionally. Keep the center organized, audit-ready, and operating with excellence by solving problems proactively and making confident day-to-day decisions. This role involves leading a licensed childcare center in Fishers, Indiana, with an annual salary of $60,000–$70,000 plus a performance bonus, paid time off, and structured leadership development.
Required Qualifications
- Leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program
- Experience as a Child Care Center Director, Preschool Director, Child Care Director, Daycare Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and center operations
- Experience hiring, coaching, and developing employees
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and confidently solve problems
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to handle routine challenges independently while recognizing when ownership should be involved for significant legal, financial, safety, or strategic matters
Desired Qualifications
- Indiana Director qualifications preferred (or ability to qualify)
- Leads with confidence and treats people with respect
- Holds high standards while building strong relationships
- Stays calm during challenging situations
- Brings thoughtful solutions when presenting problems or opportunities for improvement
- Can have difficult conversations with kindness and professionalism
- Continuously learns, accepts coaching, and views feedback as an opportunity to grow
- Believes accountability and compassion go hand in hand
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