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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Annual salary will be determined based on experience and credentials. Mid year and end of year bonuses are available, as well as other 'competitive' bonuses.
Candidates must have at least two (2) years' experience as a childcare center director.
Office Responsibilities:
* Collecting and entering childcare tuition and doing weekly deposits.
* Maintaining Procare as far as entering new children, tuition collected, changes in rates, and yearly registration fees.
* Making payment plans for parents who have outstanding balances.
* Managing ELRC subsidy co pays, enrollment summaries, adverse actions. Also completing monthly attendance sheets for payment and sending the ELRC subsidy form to corporate.
* Manage staff paid time off and vacation time.
* Oversee the ordering and usage of supplies for the center.
* Collecting weekly lesson plans and distributing monthly newsletters and calendars to parents.
* Assisting in marketing the center to potential parents and building enrollment. Giving information over the phone, scheduling tours and follow up with prospective families.
Staffing Responsibilities:
* Maintain classroom ratios.
* Assist in covering breaks and ratios for all rooms.
* Provide staff with yearly reviews and helping them to set goals for the upcoming year.
* Assist in onboarding staff.
* General supervision of all staff.
State Regulation Responsibilities:
* Preparing for yearly inspections by the commonwealth.
* Maintaining children files.
* Maintaining staff files.
* Scheduling center trainings to meet regulations.
* Ensuring all staff trainings have been completed.
* Maintaining STARS ranking.
Center Responsibilities:
* Maintaining the overall look and “first impression” of the center.
* Ensure regular cleaning of center.
* Planning and scheduling center activities both during the school year and for summer camp.
* Creating a fun and safe environment for children.
* Supervising and reporting maintenance items.
Qualifications
- Strong background in education administration
- Experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development
- Proven ability to work effectively with students and diverse populations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Relevant experience in managing childcare or educational programs
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for children
Early Learning Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Annual salary will be determined based on experience and credentials. Mid year and end of year bonuses are available, as well as other 'competitive' bonuses.
Candidates must have at least two (2) years' experience as a childcare center director.
Office Responsibilities:
* Collecting and entering childcare tuition and doing weekly deposits.
* Maintaining Procare as far as entering new children, tuition collected, changes in rates, and yearly registration fees.
* Making payment plans for parents who have outstanding balances.
* Managing ELRC subsidy co pays, enrollment summaries, adverse actions. Also completing monthly attendance sheets for payment and sending the ELRC subsidy form to corporate.
* Manage staff paid time off and vacation time.
* Oversee the ordering and usage of supplies for the center.
* Collecting weekly lesson plans and distributing monthly newsletters and calendars to parents.
* Assisting in marketing the center to potential parents and building enrollment. Giving information over the phone, scheduling tours and follow up with prospective families.
Staffing Responsibilities:
* Maintain classroom ratios.
* Assist in covering breaks and ratios for all rooms.
* Provide staff with yearly reviews and helping them to set goals for the upcoming year.
* Assist in onboarding staff.
* General supervision of all staff.
State Regulation Responsibilities:
* Preparing for yearly inspections by the commonwealth.
* Maintaining children files.
* Maintaining staff files.
* Scheduling center trainings to meet regulations.
* Ensuring all staff trainings have been completed.
* Maintaining STARS ranking.
Center Responsibilities:
* Maintaining the overall look and “first impression” of the center.
* Ensure regular cleaning of center.
* Planning and scheduling center activities both during the school year and for summer camp.
* Creating a fun and safe environment for children.
* Supervising and reporting maintenance items.
Qualifications
- Strong background in education administration
- Experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development
- Proven ability to work effectively with students and diverse populations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Relevant experience in managing childcare or educational programs
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for children
Early Learning Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 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 Schoolhouse Sellersville, Schoolhouse Quakertown, and SCHOOLHOUSE LEARNING CENTER, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Sellersville, Newtown, and Warminster 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 November 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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