Center Director

Position 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. 

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 

Qualifications 

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 

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Generous retirement program 

Recognition of prior childcare experience for seniority