Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Wellness resources
🌟 Center Director – Lead with Purpose. Grow with Heart. 🌟
Location: Sylvania Children’s Center – Toledo, OH Schedule: Full-Time | Two Highly Respected Child Care Centers Accreditations: NAEYC-Accredited | Gold Step Up to Quality Rated
💛 Join a Community That Leads with Excellence and Compassion
At Sylvania Children’s Center (SCC), we believe strong leadership creates thriving classrooms, confident educators, and happy families. We’re searching for an experienced Center Director who blends operational excellence with heart — a leader who can manage systems and inspire people.
If you value high standards, calm classrooms, and a culture where growth is celebrated and relationships matter, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
🌈 Who We Are
For over 30 years, Sylvania Children’s Center has been a trusted, family-centered early learning community in Toledo. We are proudly NAEYC-accredited and Gold Step Up to Quality rated, reflecting our deep commitment to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide a high-quality, inclusive, play-based program that fosters the growth of children, aspiring educators, and the broader community.
✨ Your Role: Center Director
As Center Director, you’ll lead one of SCC’s campuses with integrity, warmth, and accountability. You’ll oversee daily operations, mentor educators, partner with families, and ensure that every part of your campus — from curriculum to compliance — reflects SCC’s values of Excellence, Wellness, Support, Love for Nature, and Celebrating Diversity.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on systems, communication, and continuous improvement — someone who leads through clarity, empathy, and example.
💼 What You’ll Do
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff
Maintain full compliance with ODJFS licensing, Step Up to Quality, and NAEYC standards
Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure classrooms reflect SCC’s play-based philosophy
Partner with families through daily visibility, tours, and responsive communication
Monitor tuition billing, purchasing, and campus budget performance
Conduct staff meetings, one-on-one coaching sessions, and performance evaluations
Collaborate with administration to achieve enrollment, staffing, and quality goals
Ensure the campus operates as a safe, nurturing, and professional environment for all
🎓 What You Bring
Meets or exceeds ODJFS Administrator qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Master’s preferred)
2+ years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood setting
Proven ability to manage operations, maintain compliance, and build strong teams
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Comfort using digital tools like Procare, Lillio, and Homebase (or willingness to learn)
A leadership style grounded in professionalism, empathy, and accountability
🌟 What We Offer
Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience and education) plus annual leadership bonuses tied to campus performance and quality outcomes
Paid time off, holidays, and mental health days
Professional development and leadership training opportunities
Supportive administrative partnership and growth-oriented culture
Collaborative environment with shared systems and resources across campuses
The opportunity to lead a campus where quality, care, and community truly matter
🌻 Lead the Change You Want to See in Early Childhood Education
If you’re a visionary leader who believes children, families, and educators all deserve the best — this is where you’ll thrive.
👉 Apply today and join Sylvania Children’s Center — where leadership means love in action, and excellence starts with you.