Childcare Center Director – Early Childhood Education

About the role

The Program Director is a key leadership position responsible for supporting daily operations, culture, staffing, and overall quality of Discovery Kidzone. The role works closely with the Regional Director and Ownership to ensure high standards for children, families, and team members while reflecting DKZ's Core Values and Vision.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional Director and Ownership to support organizational philosophy, culture, Core Values, policies, procedures, and program standards.
• Support daily operation of the program while maintaining high standards for safety, licensing compliance, classroom quality, organization, and family experience.
• Identify staffing shortages and overages, assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining qualified team members.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource in Early Childhood Education for teachers and leadership team members.
• Coach, mentor, train, and model best practices for teachers to strengthen classroom quality and professional development.
• Travel between local Discovery Kidzone locations to provide classroom support, training, coaching, and modeling.
• Step into classrooms as needed to maintain required ratios, support staffing needs, and provide hands‑on training.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, team members, and community partners.

Required profile

• Level 3 or higher on the Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry.
• CDA, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Montessori certification is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education program.
• Minimum 1 year of childcare leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education, licensing requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Comfortable using Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Servant‑leadership mindset, professionalism, excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to step into classrooms to support program needs.

Required skills

• Google Drive
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

What we offer

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Bonus opportunities