Childcare Center Director Jobs in Pennsylvania
Childcare Center Director jobs in Pennsylvania concentrate heavily in nonprofit community organizations, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and private daycare chains, with demand at every level from assistant director to multi-site program administrator. The largest share of openings clusters around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where established employers such as Brightside Academy, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, and NHS Human Services maintain ongoing hiring. Program leadership roles focused on NAEYC accreditation management, infant-toddler program oversight, and Title I compliance are among the most consistently requested specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to run a center where quality, not quantity, comes first? Right Steps Boutique Preschool & Childcare Center is looking for an exceptional Center Director to lead our Bucks County location in Northampton Township, and we're prepared to invest in the right person.
Why Directors Love Working at Right Steps
We're not a big box daycare chain. We're a family owned, boutique style center where directors are trusted, supported, and genuinely valued, not buried in red tape. If you're tired of being stretched thin, under resourced, or unheard, this is different.
· Real support from ownership. You'll work directly with hands on, accessible owners who care about doing this right, not distant corporate management.
· A center built on quality. Small, boutique style classrooms mean you can actually focus on excellence instead of just crowd control.
· Strong compensation. Competitive base salary, bonus pay for the right candidate.
· A reputation you'll be proud of. Families choose Right Steps because of our standards. You'll be leading a center that's already respected in the community.
· Room to grow. We invest in our leaders and want you to build something lasting here.
What You'll Do
· Lead daily operations, ensuring a safe, joyful, and enriching environment for children and families
· Build, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated teachers and staff
· Own compliance with state licensing regulations and center policies
· Be the face of the center for parents and families, building relationships that last
· Manage enrollment, staffing, and scheduling with confidence and care
· Protect and elevate the boutique experience that sets Right Steps apart
What We're Looking For
· Proven experience as a Center Director or Assistant Director in a licensed childcare setting
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational instincts
· Deep knowledge of state licensing requirements and early childhood best practices
· A warm, professional presence and a genuine love for children and families
· Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
· Director qualifications as required by Pennsylvania state licensing
Ready to Lead Somewhere That Feels Like Family?
If you're a director who wants to be trusted, supported, and set up to succeed, we want to meet you. Apply today and bring your leadership to a center where it will actually be seen and valued.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to run a center where quality, not quantity, comes first? Right Steps Boutique Preschool & Childcare Center is looking for an exceptional Center Director to lead our Bucks County location in Northampton Township, and we're prepared to invest in the right person.
Why Directors Love Working at Right Steps
We're not a big box daycare chain. We're a family owned, boutique style center where directors are trusted, supported, and genuinely valued, not buried in red tape. If you're tired of being stretched thin, under resourced, or unheard, this is different.
· Real support from ownership. You'll work directly with hands on, accessible owners who care about doing this right, not distant corporate management.
· A center built on quality. Small, boutique style classrooms mean you can actually focus on excellence instead of just crowd control.
· Strong compensation. Competitive base salary, bonus pay for the right candidate.
· A reputation you'll be proud of. Families choose Right Steps because of our standards. You'll be leading a center that's already respected in the community.
· Room to grow. We invest in our leaders and want you to build something lasting here.
What You'll Do
· Lead daily operations, ensuring a safe, joyful, and enriching environment for children and families
· Build, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated teachers and staff
· Own compliance with state licensing regulations and center policies
· Be the face of the center for parents and families, building relationships that last
· Manage enrollment, staffing, and scheduling with confidence and care
· Protect and elevate the boutique experience that sets Right Steps apart
What We're Looking For
· Proven experience as a Center Director or Assistant Director in a licensed childcare setting
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational instincts
· Deep knowledge of state licensing requirements and early childhood best practices
· A warm, professional presence and a genuine love for children and families
· Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
· Director qualifications as required by Pennsylvania state licensing
Ready to Lead Somewhere That Feels Like Family?
If you're a director who wants to be trusted, supported, and set up to succeed, we want to meet you. Apply today and bring your leadership to a center where it will actually be seen and valued.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in childcare center director jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania Director Credential issued through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning required
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or closely related field required
- Minimum of two to five years of experience supervising staff in a licensed childcare setting
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Keystone STARS quality rating system and improvement expectations
- CPR, first aid certification, and current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances required at hire
- Experience managing budgets, licensing renewals, and state compliance reporting for a Pennsylvania facility
Childcare Center Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a childcare center director in Pennsylvania?
You must hold a Pennsylvania Director Credential, issued through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning under the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The credential requires completing approved coursework in early childhood education or a related field, plus documented experience working directly with children in a licensed facility. A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education is the standard educational baseline that most Pennsylvania employers expect for a center director position.
Which companies hire childcare center directors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring childcare center directors in Pennsylvania right now include Les Petits Cherubs, Right Steps Childcare, and Schoolhouse Quakertown, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of Head Start grantees, nonprofit family service agencies, and regional daycare chains means consistent openings appear outside the largest metros as well.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most childcare center director jobs?
Newtown, Richboro, and Harrisburg account for the greatest concentration of childcare center director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its large population base and its network of Head Start programs, community action agencies, and private childcare chains, while Pittsburgh's strong nonprofit sector and Allentown's growing Hispanic-serving early education programs generate steady demand in their respective regions.
Are there remote childcare center director jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Childcare center director work is fundamentally on-site, requiring direct supervision of staff, children, and a physical facility, so most roles cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of childcare center director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings tend to involve regional oversight, curriculum consulting, or administrative coordination roles that sit above a single-center director position.
How can I get hired as a childcare center director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is becoming an assistant director or lead teacher at a licensed Pennsylvania center and completing the Pennsylvania Director Credential coursework concurrently. Large Head Start grantees such as Community Connections for Children and Action for Children operate Pennsylvania sites that regularly hire people into classroom lead roles with an explicit pathway to directorship. Earning the Pennsylvania Director Credential before applying, even without formal director experience, signals readiness and satisfies the licensing requirement that most hiring managers treat as non-negotiable.
Where can I find and apply to childcare center director jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to childcare center director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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