Child Care Director Jobs
Child Care Director jobs are open across early childhood education centers, nonprofit organizations, school districts, and private childcare chains, at every level from assistant director to executive director, with specializations in curriculum development, regulatory compliance, and program administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you passionate about early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for young learners?
Join our team at Novant Health as a Child Care Teacher Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting classroom activities and ensuring a warm, safe, and engaging learning experience for every child.
*Important Application Information*
If you do not currently have your DHHS Documents please use the following links for more information and to start the process to obtain them:
- DHHS Criminal Background letter: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information
What We're Looking For:
Licensure/Certification:
- NC CDL License, preferred.
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire, required.
- ITS SIDS within 2 months of hire, required.
- BSAC (Basic School Age) for those working with school age children, required.
- DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background letter, required.
- NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background letter
- NC Division of Child Development Workforce letter within 2 months of hire
- NC Institute for Child Development Professional ECE Certification within 2 months of hire
- CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children.
- Maintain training hours requirements as outlined by the Division of Child Development
- The ability to work a variety of work schedules and to work effectively in all classrooms within the centers.
- Playground safety
What You'll Do:
- Implement daily classroom activities and routines.
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members.
- Support the center’s goals, guidelines, and standards of excellence.
Are you passionate about early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for young learners?
Join our team at Novant Health as a Child Care Teacher Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting classroom activities and ensuring a warm, safe, and engaging learning experience for every child.
*Important Application Information*
If you do not currently have your DHHS Documents please use the following links for more information and to start the process to obtain them:
- DHHS Criminal Background letter: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information
What We're Looking For:
Licensure/Certification:
- NC CDL License, preferred.
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire, required.
- ITS SIDS within 2 months of hire, required.
- BSAC (Basic School Age) for those working with school age children, required.
- DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background letter, required.
- NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background letter
- NC Division of Child Development Workforce letter within 2 months of hire
- NC Institute for Child Development Professional ECE Certification within 2 months of hire
- CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children.
- Maintain training hours requirements as outlined by the Division of Child Development
- The ability to work a variety of work schedules and to work effectively in all classrooms within the centers.
- Playground safety
What You'll Do:
- Implement daily classroom activities and routines.
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members.
- Support the center’s goals, guidelines, and standards of excellence.
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Who's Hiring
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions54
- BrightPath Kids33
- Big Blue Marble Academy29
- La Petite Academy19
- YMCA14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child care director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
- Active state childcare director credential or equivalent licensing as required by jurisdiction
- Minimum of two to five years of experience in a supervisory or lead role at a childcare facility
- Working knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
- Experience managing staff recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
- Proficiency with childcare management software for enrollment tracking, billing, and reporting
Tips for Your Child Care Director Job Search
Lead your resume with licensing details
List your state childcare director credential or CDA by name in your resume header, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers screen for licensing before reading anything else, and missing that detail gets your application filtered out fast.
Tailor applications to center size and type
A role at a nonprofit Head Start program and one at a private for-profit chain have very different priorities. Read each posting for whether they emphasize subsidy compliance, enrollment targets, or curriculum accreditation, then mirror that language in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists child care director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your compliance and enrollment wins
Describe your licensing inspection outcomes, staff-to-child ratio management, and enrollment growth in concrete terms. Phrases like 'maintained full licensing compliance across three consecutive state inspections' carry more weight than general claims about regulatory experience.
Prepare scenario answers about staff turnover
Interviewers for director roles almost always ask how you handle high staff turnover, a chronic challenge in early childhood settings. Walk through a real situation: how you identified the problem, what retention steps you took, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start dates around licensing timelines
If you need to transfer or renew your director credential in a new state before you can legally operate a center, factor that into any start date discussion. Raising it proactively shows professionalism and prevents conflicts after an offer is made.
Child Care Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most child care directors?
The companies hiring the most child care directors right now include Bright Horizons Family Solutions, BrightPath Kids, and Big Blue Marble Academy, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at larger operators tend to stay posted longer, so checking back weekly can surface new listings.
How many child care director jobs are remote?
About 7% of child care director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of overseeing a physical facility and licensed staff. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are curriculum consulting, regional director oversight across multiple sites, and corporate training roles within larger childcare organizations.
How do you become a child care director?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, then accumulate hands-on experience as a lead teacher or assistant director. Apply for your state's director credential, which typically requires documented hours in a supervisory role and completed coursework in administration and child development. Maintaining current CPR and first aid certifications is also expected before most employers will consider you for a director position.
Can you get hired as a child care director without much experience?
Some smaller independent centers and new startup programs hire candidates with limited director experience if the applicant has strong classroom teaching history and a completed director credential. Focusing your search on assistant director roles first is a practical path, since those positions often include mentorship from an outgoing director and lead directly to promotion within one to two years.
What does the child care director interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm licensing status and availability, followed by an in-person interview with the center owner, regional manager, or board representative. Candidates are commonly asked to walk through how they handle a licensing inspection, resolve a staff conflict, or manage a budget shortfall. Some programs ask for a brief written philosophy statement or a tour of their facility as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to child care director jobs?
You can find and apply to child care director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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