Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $24-$27/hour

Join Our Leadership Team

At Precious Angels Learning Center, we believe high-quality child care is about much more than supervision. We are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive environment where children, families, and employees feel valued. Our focus is on building meaningful relationships while providing engaging early education that helps children develop confidence, independence, and strong social-emotional skills.

We are seeking an experiencedDirector of Operations who is passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and creating systems that allow children, families, and employees to thrive.

This is a key leadership position that works directly with the Owner to lead daily operations, support our leadership team, strengthen enrollment, and continue building an exceptional organization.

About the Role

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading the daily operations of Precious Angels Learning Center by creating operational excellence through staffing, compliance, accountability, enrollment, and organizational systems.

This position provides leadership to the administrative team while ensuring our center operates efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with our mission and values.

The ideal candidate enjoys building systems, developing people, solving problems, and creating an exceptional experience for both families and employees.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Lead the daily operations of the center
• Develop and improve operational systems and procedures
• Supervise and support the administrative leadership team
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom coverage
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing requirements
• Oversee labor management and operational efficiency
• Coordinate facility, safety, and operational processes

Enrollment & Family Experience

• Oversee the enrollment process from inquiry through onboarding
• Conduct tours for prospective families as needed
• Monitor enrollment trends and classroom capacity
• Build relationships with prospective and current families
• Support family retention through exceptional communication and service
• Ensure administrative systems and child records remain organized and accurate

Staff Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and support employees
• Conduct performance conversations
• Hold employees accountable to organizational standards
• Participate in hiring and onboarding
• Foster a positive, child-focused culture

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Builds systems instead of simply solving problems
• Can balance empathy with accountability
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Enjoys leading and developing people
• Thinks proactively rather than reactively
• Is comfortable making difficult decisions when necessary
• Has a passion for providing exceptional experiences for children and families

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a childcare, education, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based organization
• Childcare leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with scheduling, staffing, and operational management
• Knowledge of licensing regulations preferred (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with technology, Google Workspace, and administrative systems

Why Precious Angels?

At Precious Angels, we believe great leadership creates great workplaces. We invest in our team by providing clear expectations, meaningful support, and opportunities for professional growth.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Paid Time Off
• No evenings or weekends
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and employees

If you're a leader who enjoys creating organized systems, developing people, and helping an organization grow, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us continue building something special for the children and families we serve.