Childcare Center Director

Director of Childcare Operations – Join an Award-Winning Team!

Are you a passionate early childhood education leader who believes in the power of learning, connection, and community? Just 4 Us Childcare & Learning Center — proud recipient of the Small Business of the Year award from the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce — is looking for an exceptional Director to lead our Saint Charles location.

About Us
At Just 4 Us, we've built more than a childcare center — we've built a community. We cultivate a nurturing, stimulating environment where children from newborn through age 12 are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow. Through hands-on curriculum, exciting field trips, and in-house guest speakers, our dedicated team makes every day an adventure in learning.

The Role
As Director, you'll be the heartbeat of our center — the leader who keeps everything running smoothly while inspiring the teachers, families, and children around you. Your day-to-day will include overseeing operations, staffing, scheduling, curriculum development, and ensuring full compliance with state licensing requirements. Most importantly, you'll foster the warm, trusting relationships that make Just 4 Us a place families love and children thrive.

What We're Looking For
We're searching for someone who is energetic, creative, and organized — someone who walks in every morning ready to make a difference. You'll bring:

• Progressive, hands-on experience in early childhood education, with Director, Assistant Director, or management experience strongly preferred
• Advanced education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A warm, outgoing personality with the ability to build trust with children, families, and staff
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, QuickBooks) and a quick ability to learn new software
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• A Class E (chauffeur's) driver's license — or the willingness to get one — for occasional transportation needs

What We Offer
We take care of our team so they can take care of our kids. Full-time team members enjoy:

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Every weekend off — guaranteed!

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on children and families in the St. Charles community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the next generation of curious, confident learners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person