Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Position: Part-Time Closing Manager Schedule: Monday–Friday, Afternoon/Evening Location: Discovery Point Hamilton Mill – Dacula, GA Employment Type: Part-Time

Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is seeking an experienced and dependable Part-Time Closing Manager to oversee our childcare center during the afternoon and closing hours.

This is a management position, not an entry-level childcare position. Previous daycare/childcare center management experience is required. The ideal candidate is confident supervising staff, communicating with families, maintaining licensing compliance, and handling day-to-day operational issues independently.

Responsibilities

Oversee center operations during afternoon and closing hours

Supervise teachers and ensure classrooms remain properly staffed and in ratio

Monitor staff performance, attendance, breaks, and classroom coverage

Assist with call-outs and make staffing adjustments when necessary

Communicate professionally with parents regarding questions, concerns, incidents, and daily issues

Ensure classrooms follow center policies, health and safety procedures, and licensing requirements

Conduct classroom and building walkthroughs throughout the shift

Review and follow up on incident/accident reports when necessary

Assist with Procare communication, attendance, and parent check-in/check-out issues

Support teachers with behavior, classroom management, and parent concerns

Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals

Manage late pickups and closing procedures

Verify classrooms are cleaned, sanitized, organized, and properly closed

Complete final building walkthrough and ensure the center is secured at closing

Communicate important issues and follow-ups to the Director/management team

Requirements

Previous daycare/childcare center management experience is REQUIRED

Experience as a Director, Assistant Director, Closing Manager, Administrative Assistant, or similar childcare leadership role strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of childcare center operations and licensing requirements

Experience supervising and directing childcare staff

Ability to make decisions and handle problems independently

Strong parent communication and conflict-resolution skills

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Professional, organized, and able to remain calm in a busy childcare environment

Must be comfortable holding staff accountable and enforcing center policies

Must meet all Georgia childcare employment and background-check requirements

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the center during closing hours, rather than someone who requires constant direction. The right candidate will be dependable, firm but professional with staff, comfortable communicating with parents, and capable of keeping the center running smoothly and safely through the end of the day.

Please apply only if you have previous daycare/childcare management experience.