Early Childhood Center Director

Position Overview

If you are looking to make a difference in our youth and you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to connect with you.

The Bright Star Kids Academy Early Childhood Center Director manages center operations, focusing on staff leadership, program development (curriculum and activities), parent/community relations, managing facilities, creating and maintaining center budgets, and ensuring strict compliance with health safety, and state licensing regulations.

Position Status & Compensation

Employment Status

Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain 98% enrollment (101 capacity)
• Drive enrollment growth, lead generation strategies, tours, waitlist management and conversion performance
• Oversee daily operations including staff deployment, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with Bright from the Start (BFTS) licensing requirements and DECAL standards
• Manage CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services) program administration including eligibility verification, payment processing, and reporting
• Oversee Georgia Pre-K program administration, curriculum compliance, and state reporting requirements (if applicable)
• Conduct site tours for prospective parents
• Manage food program operations including CACFP compliance, menu planning, vendor relationships, and nutritional standards
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing educators with focus on professional development
• Maintain parent communication channels and manage family engagement initiatives
• Monitor Playground billing systems for accuracy and compliance
• Design and implement educational programs, ensuring they meet developmental needs and comply with state/local standards
• Ensure facilities meet safety and cleanliness standards
• Prepare and manage budgets
• Ensure that students' cultural backgrounds are considered, recognized, and integrated into education program and training
• Resolve conflicts including corrective action when needed to ensure a positive experience for everyone

Essential Duties

• Enforce center policies for staff and families
• Oversee and adhere to state and federal childcare regulations

Schedule

• Monday–Friday during standard business hours (flexible hours as needed)
• May require occasional evening or weekend presence for community events, team meetings, facility issues, or emergencies

Location

Atlanta, Georgia (Midtown location)

Professional Requirements

• Minimum Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in childcare, administration or education
• Maintain current knowledge of Georgia childcare regulations
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Warm approachable demeanor
• Pursue professional development in relevant areas
• Maintain professional demeanor, confidentiality, and ethics in all interactions
• Support organizational culture focused on quality, growth, and continuous improvement
• Strong oral and written communication skills, technology skills
• Strong finance and budgeting skills

Physical Requirements

• Safely lift a child or children with total weight of 50 pounds
• Conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking, and moderate sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, and reaching on a frequent basis
• Must be able to kneel, bend, or stoop on the floor without assistance or support

Position Summary

This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood education operations leader who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments and is passionate about building sustainable infrastructure that enables children, families, and staff to flourish.