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Toddlers Leadership Academy

Childcare Director

Gaithersburg, MD, USA

51 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 14 August 2025

Job Function: Education / Academy

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Director

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 5 - 6 yrs

Job Description


TLA is a mission-driven childcare center dedicated to nurturing young minds, building character, and empowering future leaders. We provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where children ages 25 grow emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Our unique focus on leadership skills sets us apartwe guide, support, and uplift every child in our care.

Position Overview:

The Childcare Center Director oversees the day-to-day operations of TLA, ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare, staff support, and operational excellence. This role ensures that our values of safety, growth, and leadership are embedded in every aspect of the center. The Director also fosters strong relationships with families and the community, ensuring a nurturing and trusted environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of daily operations, including enrollment processes, staff scheduling, parent communication, and facility coordination

Ensure ongoing compliance with local and state childcare licensing and health/safety standards

Train, support, and supervise a team of childcare staff to maintain consistency, quality, and alignment with TLA's mission

Foster a nurturing, consistent, and engaging environment focused on early leadership development and personal growth

Maintain accurate records and documentation for licensing, compliance, attendance, and daily operations

Build strong relationships with families through open communication, family engagement efforts, and responsive care

Collaborate with the executive team on budgeting, purchasing, and ensuring efficient center operations

Support enrollment growth and community engagement through outreach efforts and positive representation of TLA

Requirements

Minimum 35 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting

Deep understanding of childcare licensing standards, safety protocols, and program operations

Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team environment

CPR/First Aid certification and ability to pass all required background checks

Preferred Qualities:

Experience in scaling or expanding childcare programs

Familiarity with leadership-focused or character-building programs for young children

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus, but not required

Calm, mission-driven, and team-oriented leadership approach

Benefits

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

A meaningful role in shaping confident, capable young leaders

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree


Key skill Required

  • Budgeting
  • Administrative Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Bilingual
  • Childcare
  • Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Compliance
  • Consistent
  • Coordination
  • Development
  • Documentation
  • Family Engagement
  • First Aid
  • Focused
  • Inclusive
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Safety Standards
  • Scaling
  • Shaping


Company Details


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