Executive Child Care Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Crievewood United Methodist Church Child Care Center – Nashville, TN

About Us

Since 1980, we have served the Crieve Hall community with compassionate, professional, and joyful Christian-centered care. Our team supports the whole child through curriculum, Bible stories, play, enrichment and outdoor activities to build essential life skills for their futures. It is a close-knit community where families build lasting connections. In turn, the families generously show their deep appreciation to our teachers and directors.

Mission

The Child Care Center is an outreach ministry of Crievewood UMC, nurturing children’s spiritual, physical, cultural, and social growth in a Christian environment.

Child Care Center Culture:

• Deeply supportive families and community who are generous, engaged, and appreciative of the center’s leadership and staff.
• Collaborative board partnership that listens, values the director’s expertise, and works alongside them to ensure success.
• Strong, confident educators who own their curriculum, allowing the director to lead with trust rather than micromanagement.

Position Overview

The Executive Director leads all center operations, compliance with DHS requirements, human resources, curriculum, family engagement, finances, and care for the children.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, staff, and program quality.
• Uphold compliance with Tennessee DHS regulations.
• Maintain full enrollment through recruitment and waitlist management.
• Approve communications and program calendars.
• Oversee facility safety and maintenance.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff; support professional growth & training. Foster a supportive, nurturing staff-culture.
• Build strong family and community relationships.
• Manage budgets, payroll, and resources efficiently alongside our bookkeeper.
• Stay current with early childhood education best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in a childcare or education setting.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of current TN DHS requirements & ability to comply with all regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to Crievewood UMC’s Christian mission.
• Experience in office administration or accounting is a plus.