About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: North Olmsted Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationChild Care Center Director – North Olmsted
About Horizon Education Centers
Horizon Education Centers is a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality early childhood education and youth development programs. Our North Olmsted center is Horizon’s flagship location, tracing its roots back to founding of the organization by Mary Smith in 1978.
This premier facility features 10 classrooms, a full gymnasium, and dedicated playgrounds for each age group. We serve children from infancy through school-age, including after-school programming through age 12, with a strong commitment to excellence through Ohio’s Step Up to Quality system, with a Gold Rating.
Position Summary
Horizon Education Centers is seeking an experienced, self-starter, results-driven Center Director to lead our North Olmsted flagship campus to full enrollment. This leadership role oversees a large, multi-program center and requires a strong focus on enrollment growth, staff leadership, and compliance excellence. If you have a proven center leadership team, bring them with you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and daily management of the center
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing staff
Drive enrollment growth and retention
Ensure compliance with Ohio licensing regulations
Maintain Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) Gold rating standards
Avoid serious and moderate licensing risks
Foster relationships with families and the community
Oversee programming from infant through school-age
Qualifications Qualifications
Three to Five years of administrative experience in a medium to large DCY center is required
A minimum Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Proven success in enrollment growth, staff leadership, and compliance. Strong child care leadership success will be weighted over education.
DCY Administrator Rules training is required and must be completed upon hire if not already qualified
Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and Ohio Approved professional development opportunities, and industry trends
Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, families, vendors, and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and be able to expertly deal with internal and external individuals in a positive manner
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and other software programs; with an emphasis on Excel
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required
Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required
Compensation & Employee Benefits
Base Salary: $70,000 – $75,000
Bonus Opportunity: Up to $21,000 annually
Recognition of prior childcare experience for seniority
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous match options
Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization
Paid Time Off
Paid professional development
Learn and Earn Tuition Programs
Discounted childcare
Please submit a one page over letter highlighting your leadership experience. If you are not able to upload, please send it to my Horizon email listed below.
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