Child Care Center Director - New Center!
Company: Busy Bees
Location: Mesa
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Center: East Mesa, AZ Build Your
Career in Early Childhood Education – Lead a New Center! Join Busy
Bees and shape the future of early childhood education! As a proud
member of BrightPath Kids and the global Busy Bees child care
community, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth.
With our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Center Director to lead
a newly opened school, build enrollment, hire and develop staff,
and establish a thriving learning environment in a safe place for
children to enjoy the best start in life. If you’re an experienced
leader looking for an exciting challenge, now is the perfect time
to apply and make a lasting impact. What Will You Be Doing? As a
Center Director , you will be responsible for leading and growing a
successful early childhood education center. Your responsibilities
will include: · Take “ownership” of the school, doing whatever it
takes to deliver on the financial metrics while never compromising
on child safety, excellent programming and employee appreciation ·
Drive enrollment growth by engaging with the community, conducting
excellent tours, and building relationships with prospective
families · In partnership with Marketing, implement marketing and
outreach strategies to ensure strong enrollment and brand awareness
· Recruit, hire, and train a team of educators to establish a
high-quality learning environment while keeping children safe ·
Develop an online presence to keep families engaged and informed
leading up to and beyond the center’s opening · Develop strong
family partnerships, foster open communication, and ensure a
welcoming and nurturing environment for children · Manage daily
operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, company
policies, and health and safety standards · Lead staff development
through mentorship, training programs, and performance evaluations
· Produce desired outcomes of KPI’s enrollment, labour management,
employee engagement, and health and safety · Oversee the
administrative functions, such as scheduling, payroll, billing, and
overall center budgeting Top Reasons to Join Busy Bees: · Take on
the key role in the success and growth of a newly opened center! ·
Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid
life insurance, paid vacation and sick time · Take advantage of
discounted child care for your children · Participate in the 401(k)
program which offers a company match · Receive paid time off and
holidays to enjoy work-life balance · Career advancement through
training and leadership development opportunities. · Enjoy a
work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays. Requirements: · A
creative and driven spirit, and a commitment to doing whatever it
takes for the success of your school · Associate degree or higher
in Early Childhood Education or a related field · 3 years of
leadership experience in a licensed child care facility ·
Experience in opening and launching new child care centers · Proven
ability to hire, train, and develop a team · Strong customer
service, interpersonal, and communication skills · Ability to
manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment ·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools ·
Knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing requirements
If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to
lead and grow a new center, we want to meet you! Apply today and
take the next step in your leadership journey with Busy Bees!
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