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Executive Center Director – Future Ownership Opportunity

📍 Startup Childcare Program | Wisconsin

This is not a traditional childcare director role.

We are seeking a strong, driven, and entrepreneurial leader to help build and lead a growing childcare program with the long-term potential for ownership opportunities for the right person.

This position is ideal for someone who:

  • Thinks like a leader and problem-solver

  • Wants more than just a job

  • Is passionate about building culture, systems, and strong teams

  • Has the ambition to eventually step into a larger leadership or ownership role

We are looking for someone who is ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

🚀 What Makes This Opportunity Different

As a startup program, this role requires someone who is:

  • Hands-on

  • Adaptable

  • Organized

  • Self-motivated

  • Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative

This is an opportunity to help shape:

  • Program culture

  • Staffing

  • Systems and structure

  • Family relationships

  • Long-term program growth

The right person will play a major role in the success and future direction of the center.

✨ Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the childcare center

  • Build and support a strong team culture

  • Recruit, mentor, and lead staff

  • Ensure licensing compliance and program quality

  • Support enrollment growth and family relationships

  • Develop systems, routines, and operational structure

  • Create a positive, organized, and professional environment

  • Collaborate with ownership on long-term goals and vision

💡 What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

  • Has strong leadership and decision-making skills

  • Takes initiative without needing constant direction

  • Is solution-oriented and adaptable

  • Understands both childcare operations and team leadership

  • Wants long-term growth and responsibility

  • Is capable of helping build and eventually lead a thriving program

This role is best suited for someone who wants to grow into something bigger over time—not someone simply looking for a short-term management position.

✅ Qualifications

  • Previous childcare leadership experience required

  • Director qualifications per Wisconsin licensing standards

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Experience leading teams and managing operations

  • Ability to build relationships with families and staff

  • Entrepreneurial mindset strongly preferred

🌱 Growth Opportunity

The right candidate will have the opportunity to grow alongside the program and potentially step into expanded leadership and future ownership opportunities as the center develops.

💰 Compensation

Salary based on experience and qualifications but will vary between $22-$29 an hour

Additional compensation and growth opportunities may develop as the program grows.

Benefits:

✔ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✔ Paid holidays
✔ Supportive leadership
✔ Opportunity to grow with a new center
✔ Ability to help shape the program from the start

📩 Apply Today

If you are a motivated leader who wants to help build, grow, and potentially lead a childcare program long-term, we would love to connect with you.

👉 Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity.