Executive Director / Childcare Center Director

Executive Director / Childcare Center Director

Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $33.65 per hour
Contract: August 23, 2026 – August 23, 2027
Schedule: To be determined
Position: 1 opening

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Director / Childcare Center Director to lead the daily operations of a high-quality childcare center in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Center Director will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, educational, and well-organized environment for children while providing leadership and oversight to teachers and center staff. This position combines childcare administration, staff management, parent relations, compliance, budgeting, and program development .

The ideal candidate is an experienced childcare leader who is organized, dependable, professional, and passionate about early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the childcare center.
• Develop and maintain a clear vision for the center while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with state and local childcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Oversee curriculum development and educational programming.
• Supervise, coach, and support teachers and center staff.
• Identify staff training needs and assist with professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, assessments, screenings, portfolios, and parent conference documentation.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families through consistent communication and outreach.
• Plan and facilitate parent meetings and family engagement activities.
• Oversee payroll, human resources, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and other administrative functions.
• Assist with developing and managing the center's operating budget.
• Monitor enrollment, tuition billing, and payment processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and well-organized facility.
• Develop and implement illness, emergency, and safety procedures.
• Work effectively with regulatory agencies and maintain required documentation.
• Address employee and parent concerns professionally and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
• Implement strategic goals and initiatives that support the center's mission.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and maintain strong employee morale.
• Communicate staff performance concerns and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Approve meal plans and food purchases to support children's nutritional needs.
• Stay current on childcare regulations, early childhood education practices, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare administration, center management, early childhood education, or a related leadership position .
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of childcare operations, safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with staff scheduling, payroll, budgeting, billing, or HR functions is highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, employees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment.

Background Check

7-year background screening is required

Why Apply?

• $33.65 per hour
• Leadership-level childcare opportunity
• Full-year contract assignment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and staff
• Professional leadership environment
• Opportunity to utilize and grow your childcare management experience

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