Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Competitive salary
Daycare Director
Location: Philipsburg, PA Employment Type: Full-Time (minimum 30 hours) Schedule: Monday–Friday
We are seeking a caring, organized, and experienced Daycare Director to lead our childcare center and create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the daycare center
Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing requirements
Hire, train, supervise, and support teaching staff
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
Manage enrollment, staffing, schedules, and center records
Support curriculum planning and quality educational programming
Communicate effectively with families regarding their children’s care and development
Address staff and parent concerns professionally
Monitor budgets, supplies, and facility needs
Qualifications
Previous experience in childcare, early childhood education, or center management
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Very strong organization skills
Passion for working with children and supporting families
Ability to lead a team with professionalism, compassion, and accountability
Required background checks, clearances, and certifications as applicable
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children or associates degree with 3 years of experience with children.
Any of the following majors also qualify you for the position: Administration of Justice, African American Studies, Anthropology, Art/Dance Therapy, Behavioral Science, Child Development, Communication Disorders(Speech & Hearing), Community Affairs, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Drama Therapy, Dance Therapy, Economics, Education (all majors), Employee Relations, Employment Services, Family Relations, Geography, Gerontology, Government Management, Health or Health Education, History, HR Management, Human Behavior, Human Services, Movement Therapy, Music Therapy, Nursing (Health), Occupational Therapy, Organizational Management, Physical Therapy, Probation & Parole, Political Science, Psychology, Public Assistance, Public Relations, Rehabilitation or Rehab Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Social Services, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, Speech Pathology, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Urban Affairs, Vocational Education or Counseling, Women's Studies or Youth Development.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Paid time off and paid holidays
Supportive work environment
Employee childcare discount, 401k, dental, vision and telehealth
We do not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex). We are an equal opportunity employer.