About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Elyria Dewhurst Horizon Education Centers - Elyria, OH 44035Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryPosition Summary
Horizon Education Centers is seeking an experienced, self-starter, results-driven Center Director to lead our child care center to full enrollment. This leadership role oversees a 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.
About Horizon Education Centers
Horizon Education Centers is a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality early childhood education and youth development programs. For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. This enduring legacy, established in memory of our founder Mary M. Smith, continues to inspire and guide our commitment to excellence. We currently have 14 centers and are expanding, which will require bringing on a new center director to join the team in Lorain County. Exact location to be determined.
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 community
Oversee programming from infant through school-age
QualificationsQualifications
3–5 years of Center Director experience in a childcare center required. 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 (standard/medium size center)
Bonus Opportunity: Up to $15,000 annually
Health insurance
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