Daycare Center Director - Discovery Kids Learning Center
Company: The Summit Center
Location: Getzville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day Position: Daycare
Center Director Pay: $61,000 - $68,000 annually Location: Amherst,
NY Schedule: Monday – Friday Discovery Kids Learning Center,
located in Getzville, New York, serves more than 100 families each
year through its daycare for children ages 6 weeks – preschool,
before/after school programs, and summer camps. We combine the
expertise of our teachers with a nationally recognized curriculum,
and each day create a safe, nurturing environment children discover
a world of learning. Discovery Kids is located in a
state-of-the-art building owned by The Summit Center. Our toddler
and preschool classrooms are integrated with Summit Academy, a
school for children with autism and developmental delays. Our
toddler and preschool rooms use Creative Curriculum and Core
Knowledge Language Arts Curriculum (CKLA), respectively, and we
have adopted the Pyramid Model to ensure that additional social and
emotional elements are incorporated within a play-based model. A
solid phonics-based reading program ensures that pre-requisite
reading skills are embedded in daily routines and play-based
learning. Discover Kids Learning Center is seeking a child care
professional skilled in leadership, customer service, and
curriculum development to serve as our Center Director. As a Center
Director you will work side by side with staff, children, and
families. You will be responsible for managing the overall
operations of the center, which includes implementing a
developmentally appropriate curriculum, child safety,
administrative duties, management and training of staff, and Office
of Children and Family Services (OCFS) compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee daily administrative needs of the
Daycare Oversee human resource responsibilities Manage program
development and implementation Establish and maintain fiscal
responsibility for the Daycare Cultivate relationships with other
entities Perform any other projects or duties as requested by your
supervisor REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree
in early childhood or related field Minimum of 1 year supervisory
experience Experience with OCFS CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS: None Why Work With Us? Up to 42 days of paid time
off 14–16 paid holidays annually Potential for annual raises and
profit sharing Tuition Reimbursement Health, dental, and vision
insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year) 401K with up
to 4% employer match Life and long-term disability insurance Work
Location: In person
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