Center Director

Locations: Churchville, PA | Richboro, PA | Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: $100,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Quarterly Enrollment Bonuses

If you have built your career leading childcare centers, youth programs, camps, after-school programs, youth sports, or other child- and family-focused organizations, you already understand what it takes to create a thriving community.

You know how to lead teams, drive enrollment, build relationships with families, maintain high operational standards, and create an environment where both employees and the families you serve can succeed.

Now, imagine bringing those skills to a premier early childhood education organization where you can focus on leading school operations, growing enrollment, building an exceptional team, and creating an outstanding experience for families.

We are one of Pennsylvania’s premier early childhood education organizations, operating top-rated schools dedicated to providing world-class care and development. We have experienced educators and leadership teams supporting the educational and classroom side of the business, allowing you to focus on what you do best: operations, people leadership, community engagement, enrollment growth, and overall school performance.

If you're an experienced leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career in early childhood education, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Center Director, you will own the overall culture, growth, and day-to-day operations of your school:

• Drive Enrollment: Lead local marketing, host tours, follow up with prospective families, and convert inquiries into long-term enrollments.
• Build a World-Class Culture: Recruit, hire, coach, and retain top talent while creating a positive, accountable, and engaging workplace.
• Lead School Operations: Oversee staffing, scheduling, operational budgets, safety, and compliance with state licensing requirements.
• Be the Face of the School: Build strong, lasting relationships with parents and families through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Develop Your Team: Coach and develop staff while creating opportunities for professional growth and long-term retention.
• Own School Performance: Take responsibility for the overall performance of your school, with the autonomy to make decisions and drive meaningful improvements.

Who We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for experienced leaders with a background working with children, families, or youth-focused organizations. Direct childcare experience is highly valued, while strong leaders from related youth-focused environments will also be considered.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in childcare, early childhood education, youth programs, camps, after-school programs, youth sports, YMCA, or similar organizations.
• Experience managing a team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and taking ownership of business or program performance.
• A proven track record of driving enrollment, membership, participation, sales, or community growth.
• A natural people leader who knows how to inspire teams, coach employees, address performance issues, and build a positive culture.
• Strong operational judgment with excellent attention to safety, compliance, organization, and detail.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, families, and community members.

What We Offer

• $100,000 Base Salary
• Uncapped Quarterly Enrollment Bonuses tied directly to enrollment growth, providing significant additional earning potential.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and company holidays.
• True Work-Life Balance: Stable, daytime hours in a positive, high-energy environment.
• Growth & Autonomy: The independence to run your school like your own business while receiving support from an experienced executive team.
• Long-Term Career Growth: Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding organization and take on increased leadership responsibility over time.
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on children, families, employees, and the broader community every day.

Ready to take your leadership experience into a rewarding new chapter? Apply today and let’s talk.