[Powell] Center Director
$59,000–$65,000 year
On-sitePowell, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead center performance through growth and expense management while tracking enrollment, labor, and withdrawal metrics to achieve FTE targets and improve tour-to-enrollment conversion. Build and retain a fully staffed team aligned with organizational values, ensuring staffing levels meet ratio requirements and driving strong retention outcomes for new hires and tenured members. Oversee inventory, execute local marketing and community partnerships, and maintain full compliance with licensing, health, safety, and accreditation standards. Ensure curriculum fidelity across classrooms through regular observations and coaching, while delivering a responsive family experience that builds trust and supports child development needs. Maintain accurate child and staff records, complete safety drills, and resolve facility issues promptly to ensure a clean, safe environment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, ideally in an educational setting, demonstrating the ability to develop, engage, and inspire teams.
- Ability to meet the Ohio Administrative Code requirements for Administrators in Childcare Centers as defined in Appendix A to Rule 5101:2-12-07
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Marketing, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish, proficient in oral and written communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional maturity, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and proactive attitude.
- Proven track record of building a supportive team culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement.
- Organized, adept at multitasking, and skilled at strategic problem-solving.
- Strong customer service orientation, capable of collaborating effectively across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- CPR, First Aid, and Food Protection Manager certification required (or willingness to complete within 90 days of hire).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and G-Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar); ability to learn new technologies as needed.
- Requires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
- Requires the ability to carry and lift 25 pounds or less, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, run short distances, and carry and lift 25-50 pounds.
- Requires excellent long distance and near vision to monitor children's activities both indoors and outdoors in various light conditions, as well as hearing capabilities to respond to children's needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.
- Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
- Must be available for some weekends required occasionally.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with business functions such as human resources, marketing, and budget management; experience in revenue generation preferred.
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