Child Care Center Director: Clearwater Rd St. Cloud

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

 As a Director, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.  

Job Requirements

• Minnesota Director Qualified: Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Eligibility to meet Minnesota Director qualification requirements will be verified during the interview process.
• Minimum of 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months full-time) of paid or unpaid staff supervision experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. - At least 9 quarter credits or 90 hours of accredited coursework in staff supervision, human relations, and child development.

• Knowledge of Minnesota childcare Licensing requirements and regulations 

   

• Compensation/Benefit:

• Compensation $55,000/starting salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees
• Child care discount
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees