About this opportunity
The Tot Spot lists this Childcare Center Director opportunity in fishers, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Child Care Center Director
The Tot Spot Early Education Academy | Fishers, IN
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year + Up to $5,000 Annual Performance Bonus
Are You a Leader Who Stays Calm Under Pressure?
The Tot Spot Early Education Academy is looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead one of our licensed childcare centers in Fishers, Indiana. This Child Care Center Director position is ideal for an experienced Preschool Director, Child Care Director, Daycare Director, or Assistant Director who is passionate about developing people, building strong relationships, solving problems, and creating an exceptional experience for children and families.
We are a growing organization committed to developing exceptional leaders through coaching, continuous improvement, and proven systems that help our teams succeed. We're looking for someone who leads with confidence, develops great teams, and takes ownership of their center's success.
Why Join The Tot Spot?
$60,000–$70,000 annual salary
Up to $5,000 annual performance bonus
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Leadership development and ongoing training
Structured leadership systems and resources designed to help you succeed
Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Supportive ownership that empowers leaders to make decisions
Opportunity to build and lead an exceptional team
As Our Child Care Center Director, You Will:
Lead, coach, and develop teachers and leadership staff.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain outstanding employees.
Build a positive, accountable workplace culture.
Ensure compliance with Indiana licensing regulations and company policies.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, and daily operations.
Conduct tours and help grow enrollment.
Build strong relationships with families through outstanding communication and customer service.
Coach employees through regular feedback and accountability.
Resolve parent and employee concerns professionally.
Keep the center organized, audit-ready, and operating with excellence.
Solve problems proactively and make confident day-to-day decisions.
If you're looking for "just another childcare job," this probably isn't the right fit. If you're excited about growing as a leader while making a lasting impact on children, families, and employees, we'd love to meet you.
Qualifications
Leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program.
Experience as a Child Care Center Director, Preschool Director, Child Care Director, Daycare Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role.
Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and center operations.
Experience hiring, coaching, and developing employees.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and confidently solve problems.
Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to handle routine challenges independently while recognizing when ownership should be involved for significant legal, financial, safety, or strategic matters.
Indiana Director qualifications preferred (or ability to qualify).
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
Leads with confidence and treats people with respect.
Holds high standards while building strong relationships.
Stays calm during challenging situations.
Brings thoughtful solutions when presenting problems or opportunities for improvement.
Can have difficult conversations with kindness and professionalism.
Continuously learns, accepts coaching, and views feedback as an opportunity to grow.
Believes accountability and compassion go hand in hand.
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Worksite address
fishers, IN, 46085, US
Who can apply
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