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Full Time
2-5

Child Care Center Director

5/1/2026

The Director will manage daily center operations while fostering a culture of inclusivity and professional growth for staff. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality early childhood programming in alignment with agency guidelines and philosophy.

Salary

50000 - 55000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Kids & Company, we’re passionate about providing a dynamic and engaging early learning experience that’s centered around our emergent curriculum and learn-through-play philosophy. Our proprietary programs—Alpha-Mania (pre-literacy and early reading), Mini Masters (art), and Munchkinetics (movement)—are thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, self-expression, coordination, and most importantly, fun. We take pride in incorporating sign language in our infant and toddler rooms, and our well-rounded curriculum includes music, French, science, exploration, and creative play, all aimed at fostering holistic child development. In our Kidco Kitchen, we serve fresh, nutritious meals daily, prepared by a dedicated chef and nutritionist. Our family-style dining approach empowers children to make their own food choices, helping them develop valuable self-help skills. At Kids & Company, we’re committed to nurturing every aspect of your child’s growth, providing an early learning experience that’s truly one of a kind.
About the Role

About Us

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? At Inspire Early Education, we foster a joyful, inclusive learning environment where both children and educators thrive. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and the magic of early learning.

We're currently seeking an experienced and caring individual to join our team as a Childcare Director. As the Director you will be an integral leader on the Inspire team, exemplifying our values and our culture of Kindness, Innovation, Diversity, Courage, and Optimism. Our utmost priority is to ensure that all our children enjoy an enriching and inclusive learning experience, where they develop independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them. And while our educators make sure our children feel valued, seen, and heard, we do the same for our educators who come from all walks of life, speak dozens of languages and reflect the diverse families and communities we serve.


Location: 

  • Inspire Old Forge: 701 S. Main St. Old Forge, PA 18518


Why You'll Love Working with Us:

  • Competitive Pay: $50k– 55k/annually DOE
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Work-Life Support: Generous PTO, 401(k) with match
  • Perks That Make a Difference: Childcare discounts, Daily Pay app
  • Grow with Us: Ongoing professional development + clear advancement paths

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and mentor others within a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Engage with your team and families daily
  • Maintain a quality early childhood program within the parameters of the Inspire philosophy and agency guidelines
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the center with a business mindset – making decisions for the betterment of the childcare center
  • Inspire and support the professional development of your staff to ensure success
  • Collaborate with other Inspire departments including finance, learning environments, marketing, customer service and human resources.

 

Who You Are

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred. Those with an associate’s degree in qualifying field will be reviewed.
  • At least two years of center leadership experience in a childcare program is preferred.
  • Clean background and up-to-date health screenings.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

Preferred

  • Experienced in emergent curriculum approaches.
  • Bilingual or experience with special education.
  • Leadership or mentor experience.

 

Join us at Inspire Early Education and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Inspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at careers@inspireschools.com.

Key Skills
LeadershipMentoringEarly childhood educationStaff developmentOperations managementCommunicationTeamworkEmergent curriculumSpecial educationBusiness managementInclusive educationStrategic planning
Categories
EducationManagement & LeadershipSocial Services
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid time off401(k) with matchChildcare discountsDaily pay appProfessional development
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