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Early Childhood Director of Operation

Creative Beginnings Child Development Center

📍 Myrtle Beach, SC·Posted Today

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💰 $60k–$65k/yrFull-TimePaid Planning Time401k MatchHealth InsuranceDental & VisionPTO / Paid Time Off

Benefits:

Finder's Fee Referral Program
Mentor Program
Paid Planning Time
Scholarships
Paid Inclement Weather Days
Holiday Pay
Short/Long Term Disability
Medical Plan
Paid Professional Development
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Creative Beginnings Child Development Center

Lead with Purpose...Build with Vision...Grow with Us...

Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a proven track record of operational leadership? Are you ready to elevate the quality and performance of a growing network of childcare centers? If so, we invite you to explore a unique opportunity to join our mission-driven organization as Director of Operations.

The Director of Operations (DOO) overseas the strategic and day-to-day operations of all childcare center locations. This role ensures compliance, drives operational excellence, aligns with company goals, and leads performance-based growth. The DOO will develop and enforce systems, processes, and metrics to ensure consistency, safety, profitability, and quality across sites.

A Little About Creative Beginnings Child Development Center

We are a values-based, family-first organization committed to delivering exceptional care and education to children and families across our multi-site preschool centers. With a strong foundation built on safety, growth, and excellence, we're scaling smart---and we're looking for the right leader to help shape the future.

The Opportunity: Director of Operations

As our Director of Operations, you will serve as the bridge between vision and execution, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple licensed childcare centers. You'll provide strategic leadership, ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, drive enrollment growth, and mentor site leaders to achieve high performance across every location.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to build systems, coach directors, and implement operational excellence that will directly impact staff success, family satisfaction, and child outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and support Center Directors and administration teams across all sites.
Establish and oversee operational systems with clear KPIs, checks and balances, and accountability measures.
Monitor and improve center performance in the areas of licensing compliance, staff retention, financial health, enrollment and quality of care.
Ensure a unified organizational culture across sites, rooted in excellence, safety, and nurturing care.
Supervise daily operations of all centers to ensure licensing compliance, program quality, enrollment targets, and financial health.
Standardize operational systems across locations: scheduling, inventory, staffing, billing, and parent communications.
Implement and enforce systems and policies that support accountability and efficiency at site level.
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic growth plans, center expansions, and quality initiatives.
Serve as a coach, mentor, and problem-solver to empower your team to lead with confidence and clarity.

You're a Strong Fit If You...

Are a servant leader with a background in childcare, education, or operations.
Thrive in dynamic, multi-site environments and can lead through influence and structure.
Have a deep understanding of DSS licensing standards and best practices in early childhood.
Excel in building systems, training teams, and executing strategic plans.
Believe in uplifting others and building from the inside out.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in childcare or education leadership, with 3+ years in multi-site or operational management.
Bachelor's degree in early childhood, Business, Education, or related field.
Demonstrated success in team leadership, systems implementation, and regulatory compliance.
Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.