Child Care Center Part Time Closing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks

Role : Child Care Center Part Time Closing Manager

The Part-Time Closing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily closing operations of the child care center, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized environment for children, staff, and families. This role provides leadership support during afternoon and evening hours, maintains compliance with state regulations, and ensures all classrooms are operating efficiently until closing.

Schedule:
Part-time, afternoon to closing (hours may vary based on center needs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support staff during afternoon and closing shifts
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of classrooms to ensure proper ratios, safety, and engagement
• Ensure all children are properly signed out and released to authorized individuals
• Communicate with parents at pick-up and address any questions or concerns professionally
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance to maintain center standards
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, health, and safety policies
• Assist with managing classroom coverage and staffing adjustments as needed
• Oversee daily cleaning procedures and ensure the center is properly prepared for the next day
• Secure the building at closing (lock doors, turn off lights, set alarms if applicable)
• Handle minor incidents, documentation, and notify leadership as needed
• Support administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a licensed child care setting required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations (Bright from the Start/DECAL preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple classrooms and prioritize tasks effectively
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the center for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25–40 pounds as needed
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Work Environment:
This position operates in a child care environment with frequent interaction with children, staff, and families. The role requires maintaining a positive, professional, and safety-focused atmosphere at all times.

Additional Expectations:

• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
• Model professionalism and adherence to center policies
• Be flexible and available to stay until all children have been picked up

Reports To:
Center Director / Assistant Director

Compensation:
Hourly, based on experience

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” It’s an opportunity to impact the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care. Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus on caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special. We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our centers for child care. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!