Daycare Center Director

Lead a program that shapes the future of our community! The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club is seeking a Daycare Center Director to lead our new licensed early childhood program and help create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for our youngest learners.

This is more than a compliance role, it is a mission-driven leadership opportunity to impact children, support families, and build a strong early foundation for lifelong success. If you believe every child deserves a safe place to learn, caring mentors, and opportunities to grow, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do As Daycare Center Director, you will:

Lead the daily operations of our licensed childcare center

Ensure compliance with New York State OCFS regulations

Build and mentor a high-quality early childhood team

Create safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments

Partner with families to support children’s growth and development

Maintain high standards for health, safety, and program quality

Manage licensing, documentation, staffing, and administrative functions

Who Thrives in This Role We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about early childhood education

A strong leader who develops and supports staff

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Mission-driven and community-focused

Comfortable balancing compliance, operations, and people leadership

Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the OCFS approved director qualification pathways, including:

Bachelor’s degree with early childhood coursework + teaching and supervision experience

NYS Children’s Program Administrator (CPA) credential

Associate’s degree with plan toward bachelor’s/CPA + experience

CDA or recognized credential with plan toward bachelor’s/CPA + experience

Additional requirements include background clearances and required OCFS training.

Preferred Experience

Leadership in an OCFS licensed childcare center

Staff supervision and coaching

Licensing compliance and inspections

Family engagement and community partnerships

Budget and program administration

Why Work at the Boys & Girls Club When you join the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, you become part of an organization committed to strengthening youth and families in our community.

You will:

Lead meaningful work that changes lives

Work with a passionate and mission-driven team

Help shape the future for Niagara Falls children

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time leadership position

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits available

Apply If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to lead a program that truly makes a difference, we encourage you to apply.

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