Executive Director - Childcare Center at Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester – Manchester, New Hampshire

St. Peter’s Home is the largest childcare center in New Hampshire. The Executive Director provides end-to-end strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the organization, including programs and curriculum, compliance, financial management, staffing, safety, and community relationships.

Mission Statement:

The mission of our center is to provide a high-quality educational program for your children, providing care that parents can trust, an age-appropriate and supportive environment in which children can learn, which encourages individuality and self-confidence within children.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Program & Curriculum Leadership

- Oversee daily classroom operations, ensuring implementation of developmentally appropriate, research-based practices.

- Support teachers with curriculum planning, lesson plans, and assessment systems.

- Visit classrooms regularly to maintain high curriculum standards.

- Ensure consistent schedules for meals, naps, indoor/outdoor play, and structured learning.

- Maintain child outcome documentation and developmental assessments.

- Plan and coordinate center-wide events and educational activities.

2. Strategic & Organizational Leadership

- Provide long-term strategic direction aligned with mission, operations, and financial realities.

- Develop and execute multi-year growth, sustainability, and quality-improvement plans.

- Build systems that support continuous improvement and organizational excellence.

- Prepare accurate, timely reports for the Board of Trustees.

- Identify opportunities for program expansion and community impact.

3. Staff Leadership, Supervision & Culture

- Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate staff.

- Create daily staffing schedules ensuring ratios are met.

- Provide coaching, in-class support, and professional development.

- Address staff concerns promptly and professionally.

- Support onboarding, training, and annual evaluations.

- Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, professional culture.

4. Licensing, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

- Serve as the licensed Center Director, ensuring full compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing Rules (He-C 4002).

- Maintain readiness for unannounced visits, audits, and inspections.

- Ensure that St. Peter’s Home meets and exceeds state licensing requirements.

- Ensure daily health checks, accurate documentation, and required child/staff files.

- Conduct facility safety checks and maintain safe environments.

- Oversee emergency preparedness procedures and staff training.

5. Family Engagement & Support

- Maintain a welcoming presence with families.

- Communicate child progress, incidents, and classroom updates.

- Conduct meetings, conferences, and transition support.

- Address parent concerns promptly and professionally.

- Manage enrollment, waitlists, tours, orientations, and registration.

6. Administrative, Financial & Operational Management

- Oversee enrollment, billing, fee collection, payroll records, scheduling, and purchasing.

- Manage the operating budget and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

- Prepare monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.

- Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and financial sustainability.

- Review income, expense, and statistical reports; take corrective action as needed.

- Lead grant proposals, contracts, and fundraising initiatives.

- Maintain supplies, equipment, and operational materials.

7. Health, Safety & Crisis Management

- Ensure food safety, allergy awareness, and sanitation procedures.

- Respond to injuries, illnesses, and emergencies.

- Train staff on first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, and supervision.

- Ensure compliance with fire/safety and lockdown standards.

8. Community & External Partnerships

- Build partnerships with community organizations, schools, and agencies.

- Represent St. Peter’s Home at community events.

- Collaborate with external stakeholders.

- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; Master’s preferred.

- 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education.

- At least five years of supervisory or director-level experience.

- Meets New Hampshire Child Care Licensing Rule He-C 4002 qualifications.

- Strong knowledge of child development and early learning practices.

- Financial literacy, including budget management.

- Experience leading teams and fostering positive culture.

- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, kept current.

- Successful background checks.

Preferred:

- Experience leading large childcare organizations (25+ staff).

- Experience improving or scaling program quality or enrollment.

- Experience collaborating with a Board of Trustees.

- Familiarity with accreditation standards.

Continuing Education Requirements

All center-based directors and teaching staff must complete 12 hours of annual training in approved areas including child development, safety, nutrition, supervision, leadership, financial management, and related topics.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

- Work occurs in an office within a childcare environment.

- Regular interaction with children and staff.

- Requires occasional bending, kneeling, lifting up to 25 lbs., and various visual abilities.

Schedule & Travel

- Full-time, generally Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

- Extended hours may be needed.

- Minimal travel.

St. Peter’s Home is the largest childcare facility in New Hampshire caring for 300+ children with a facility and staff of 75 (teachers, maintenance, housekeeping). St. Peter’s Home is part of the Catholic school system and is operated in accordance with Canon and Civil Law and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

This position reports to the Board of Trustees for St. Peters Home.