Director of Child Care

Job overview

The Director of Child Care role is onsite in Wilmington, DE. The posting lists compensation as competitive but does not specify numeric pay. The director supports the academy’s child care programs and staff. The role oversees age-appropriate curricula and activities while supporting staff and ensuring program compliance. It helps the child care operation run effectively through staff coordination, communication, and outreach planning.

What you'll do

• Select accredited curricula based on classroom needs
• ensure compliance with county and state regulations and Department of Education requirements
• manage staff expectations, scheduling, and interpersonal issues
• review and approve lesson plans and communications
• plan extracurricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of child care

child care

curriculum selection

child development

staff management

program compliance

lesson plan review

field trips

wilmington de

st bakhita learning academy

career advancement

great work environment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Great work environment
• competitive compensation
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires role-specific licensing or certification, experience working with children, and demonstrated team management experience. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred.

About the employer

ST BAKHITA LEARNING ACADEMY LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.