Center Director Jobs in Kentucky

Center Director jobs in Kentucky concentrate in early childhood education, behavioral health, community services, and workforce development, with steady demand at both the site-level director and multi-site administrator levels. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green account for the largest share of openings, where established organizations such as KentuckyOne Health, ResCare (now BrightSpring Health Services), and the YMCA of Greater Louisville maintain consistent hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are childcare center leadership, Head Start program direction, and substance use treatment program management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerChenMed
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring12
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Senior Program Director, Contact Center Operations | Onsite in Frankfort, KY | Relocation Available
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Senior Program Director, Contact Center Operations | Onsite in Frankfort, KY | Relocation Available
Maximus
Frankfort, Kentucky
Program Management
Project Management
Research & Academia
$180k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Childcare Center Director***Experience only.
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Childcare Center Director***Experience only.
Megaminds Educare
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources
Program Management
$47k.2 - $54k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in social work

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Director at Daycare / Childcare Center
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Director at Daycare / Childcare Center
Heartland Christian Academy
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Data Center Director I, Commissioning
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Data Center Director I, Commissioning
Fluor Corp.
Hawesville, Kentucky
Business Development
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$167k - $310k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Command Center Director
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Command Center Director
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Hazard, Kentucky
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Center Director Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
10 jobs
Lexington
3 jobs
Henderson
2 jobs
Hazard
1 job
Frankfort
1 job
Alexandria
1 job
Carrollton
1 job
Hawesville
1 job
Shelbyville
1 job

Center Director Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

ChenMed2 open roles
YMCA1 open role
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in center director jobs across Kentucky.

  • Active Kentucky Child Care Center Director credential issued through the Office of the Inspector General
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, human services, social work, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years of supervisory or program management experience in a relevant setting
  • Knowledge of Kentucky All STARS quality rating system and state licensing regulations
  • Demonstrated budget management and staff development experience across a multi-person team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to boards, funders, and families

Center Director Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a center director in Kentucky?

Most center director positions in Kentucky require a Director's Credential issued by the Kentucky Department of Education or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, depending on the program type. For childcare centers, the Kentucky Child Care Director Credential involves completing approved training hours and holding at minimum an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field. Behavioral health and community center directors typically need a relevant bachelor's degree plus licensure in social work or counseling, aligned with the Kentucky Board of Social Work requirements.

Which companies hire center directors in Kentucky?

Employers hiring center directors in Kentucky right now include ChenMed, YMCA, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's combination of large nonprofit human services organizations, federally funded Head Start programs, and regional healthcare systems creates a consistently broad hiring market for center directors across the state.

Which Kentucky cities have the most center director jobs?

Louisville, Lexington, and Henderson have the most center director openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads because of its concentration of hospital systems, large nonprofits, and federally funded community programs, while Lexington's university presence and regional health networks drive strong demand, and Bowling Green's growing population has expanded its early childhood and community service infrastructure in recent years.

Are there remote center director jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of center director openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects how much of the role depends on daily on-site leadership, staff supervision, and compliance monitoring. The parts of the role most likely to allow remote flexibility are reporting, grant writing, and administrative functions rather than direct program operations.

How can I get hired as a center director in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an assistant director or program coordinator role first, then building toward a director position over one to two years. Large Kentucky employers such as BrightSpring Health Services and the Community Action Kentucky network regularly hire lead teachers, case managers, and program coordinators who take on increasing responsibility before stepping into directorship. Completing the Kentucky Child Care Director Credential training early, even before holding the title, signals readiness to hiring managers and accelerates the transition.

Where can I find and apply to center director jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to center director jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across childcare, behavioral health, community services, and workforce development. Search the available roles by location or specialty, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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