Daycare Director

The EduPLAYtion Station

Daycare Director

Philipsburg, PA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.