Early Childhood Education Center Director

Our client has been New Jersey’s premiere destination for infant through kindergarten care since 2010. Our six Northern New Jersey centers combine an all-organic meal program with a progressive curriculum of Mandarin, music, movement, and science so children thrive and families trust us completely. As Center Director you will own the daily excellence of one location, turning that trust into full enrollment, delighted parents, and a high-performing teaching team.

Performance Objectives

• Fill the center to 95% licensed capacity within six months while holding a wait-list of qualified families.
• Deliver 4.8+ average parent-satisfaction scores each quarter through daily communication, transparent programming, and rapid issue resolution.
• Maintain 100% compliance with NJ DCF licensing, health, and safety standards with zero citations during annual inspections.
• Cut annual teacher turnover below 25% by coaching, scheduling flexibility, and a culture of professional growth.
• Raise center net operating income 12% year-over-year through enrollment mix, ancillary programs, and expense discipline.
• Launch two new curriculum enrichments (STEM lab or Mandarin immersion extension) that 80% of families rate as “highly valuable.”

Environment & Resources

You report to the Regional Operations Director and lead 15–25 teachers and support staff. You receive a dedicated marketing budget, Procare management software, organic-meal vendor partnership, and access to our shared curriculum specialists. Weekly leadership huddles and quarterly director retreats keep you connected across all six locations.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field plus current NJ Child Care Center Director credential.
• Five-plus years leading a licensed infant-through-preschool program of 80+ children with documented enrollment and quality outcomes.
• Proven record of 90%+ occupancy and 4.5+ parent NPS or equivalent satisfaction metric.
• Hands-on experience implementing Reggio- or play-based curricula that include language, music, and science components.
• Ability to hire, coach, and retain teachers in a competitive labor market while staying within labor-cost targets.

Role Selling Points

• Lead a true flagship program—organic meals, Mandarin, and science explorations that competitors cannot match.
• Clear path to multi-site leadership as Cresthill continues to expand in Northern New Jersey.
• Supportive ownership that funds professional development and celebrates directors who hit both quality and financial goals.
• Beautiful, purpose-built classrooms in high-demand communities (Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst).

If you are ready to run a center where children, families, and teachers all flourish, apply today. Your next chapter of educational leadership starts here.