Childcare Director
Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program, Charlotte, NC, United States
Get to know Thompson!
Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based/evidence‑informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0–18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
What will you do as a Childcare Director? The Childcare Director of the Thompson Child Development Center (TCDC) is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for the daily operations, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and strategic development of the center.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of educators and support staff, providing proactive coaching and feedback to foster professional development.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to standards set by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), NC Department of Public Health, and NCDHHS Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Curriculum and Classroom Oversight: Oversee curriculum implementation and classroom management, ensuring high‑quality learning environments and appropriate staff‑to‑child ratios.
Financial and Program Performance: Measure success through financial performance, staff retention and engagement, and program quality outcomes.
Community Engagement: Maintain a positive public image and build partnerships with community organizations to support center operations.
Daily Operational Duties
Supervise teachers and ensure curriculum fidelity.
Manage documentation for compliance and audits.
Conduct tours for prospective families.
Coordinate staff schedules and substitute coverage.
Monitor security and facility operations.
Strategic and Cultural Leadership The Director embodies Thompson’s trauma‑informed CARE principles—Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented—and models Thompson’s values of commitment, innovation, integrity, excellence, and caring.
Organizational Context TCDC is a 5‑star rated center serving children from birth to age five. It operates under the broader mission of Thompson Child & Family Focus, which emphasizes early childhood development, family stability, and mental health support.
A Typical Day as a Childcare Director
Ensure all classrooms are staffed and ready.
Check security points, including playgrounds and classroom access.
Coordinate staff schedules, including substitute coverage to maintain required staff‑to‑child ratios.
Supervise teachers, ensuring curriculum fidelity and classroom quality.
Track professional development to ensure all staff meet training requirements.
Conduct tours for prospective families and community partners.
Engage with families and staff, addressing concerns or celebrating milestones.
Strategic planning, including staffing, classroom reorganization, and program development.
Hold team meetings and leadership check‑ins to align on goals and address challenges.
Participate in community engagement, such as coordinating events or responding to inquiries from external partners.
What does this position offer?
Starting Pay Range: $55k–$60k annually
Full‑time benefits package
3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year plus 10 paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life insurance options
401(k) match
Education reimbursement
Referral bonus
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
Eligibility for the state loan repayment program up to $50,000
Paid time off for community volunteering
Free EAP services
Mileage reimbursement
iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple growth opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Leadership/management experience (e.g., project coordination, training, or actual leadership positions).
Capacity for coaching and development toward future leadership growth.
Valid driver’s license and meeting all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the programs under your leadership.
Background check and drug screening required.
Are You the Right Fit?
Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
Desire to make a tangible impact on the lives of others.
Alignment with Thompson’s values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at
thompsoncff.org
where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities.
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.
Salary: $55k–$60k annually
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What will you do as a Childcare Director? The Childcare Director of the Thompson Child Development Center (TCDC) is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for the daily operations, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and strategic development of the center.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of educators and support staff, providing proactive coaching and feedback to foster professional development.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to standards set by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), NC Department of Public Health, and NCDHHS Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Curriculum and Classroom Oversight: Oversee curriculum implementation and classroom management, ensuring high‑quality learning environments and appropriate staff‑to‑child ratios.
Financial and Program Performance: Measure success through financial performance, staff retention and engagement, and program quality outcomes.
Community Engagement: Maintain a positive public image and build partnerships with community organizations to support center operations.
Daily Operational Duties
Supervise teachers and ensure curriculum fidelity.
Manage documentation for compliance and audits.
Conduct tours for prospective families.
Coordinate staff schedules and substitute coverage.
Monitor security and facility operations.
Strategic and Cultural Leadership The Director embodies Thompson’s trauma‑informed CARE principles—Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented—and models Thompson’s values of commitment, innovation, integrity, excellence, and caring.
Organizational Context TCDC is a 5‑star rated center serving children from birth to age five. It operates under the broader mission of Thompson Child & Family Focus, which emphasizes early childhood development, family stability, and mental health support.
A Typical Day as a Childcare Director
Ensure all classrooms are staffed and ready.
Check security points, including playgrounds and classroom access.
Coordinate staff schedules, including substitute coverage to maintain required staff‑to‑child ratios.
Supervise teachers, ensuring curriculum fidelity and classroom quality.
Track professional development to ensure all staff meet training requirements.
Conduct tours for prospective families and community partners.
Engage with families and staff, addressing concerns or celebrating milestones.
Strategic planning, including staffing, classroom reorganization, and program development.
Hold team meetings and leadership check‑ins to align on goals and address challenges.
Participate in community engagement, such as coordinating events or responding to inquiries from external partners.
What does this position offer?
Starting Pay Range: $55k–$60k annually
Full‑time benefits package
3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year plus 10 paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life insurance options
401(k) match
Education reimbursement
Referral bonus
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
Eligibility for the state loan repayment program up to $50,000
Paid time off for community volunteering
Free EAP services
Mileage reimbursement
iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple growth opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Leadership/management experience (e.g., project coordination, training, or actual leadership positions).
Capacity for coaching and development toward future leadership growth.
Valid driver’s license and meeting all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the programs under your leadership.
Background check and drug screening required.
Are You the Right Fit?
Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
Desire to make a tangible impact on the lives of others.
Alignment with Thompson’s values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at
thompsoncff.org
where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities.
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.
Salary: $55k–$60k annually
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