Executive Director-Future Ownership Opportunity

Executive Center Director – Future Ownership Opportunity

📍 Startup Childcare Program | Wisconsin

This is not a traditional childcare director role.

We are seeking a strong, driven, and entrepreneurial leader to help build and lead a growing childcare program with the long-term potential for ownership opportunities for the right person.

This position is ideal for someone who

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Thinks like a leader and problem-solver

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Wants more than just a job

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Is passionate about building culture, systems, and strong teams

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Has the ambition to eventually step into a larger leadership or ownership role

We are looking for someone who is ready to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

🚀 What Makes This Opportunity Different

As a startup program, this role requires someone who is

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Hands-on

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Adaptable

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Organized

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Self-motivated

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Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative

This is an opportunity to help shape

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Program culture

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Staffing

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Systems and structure

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Family relationships

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Long-term program growth

The right person will play a major role in the success and future direction of the center.

✨ Responsibilities

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Oversee daily operations of the childcare center

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Build and support a strong team culture

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Recruit, mentor, and lead staff

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Ensure licensing compliance and program quality

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Support enrollment growth and family relationships

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Develop systems, routines, and operational structure

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Create a positive, organized, and professional environment

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Collaborate with ownership on long-term goals and vision

💡 What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who

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Has strong leadership and decision-making skills

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Takes initiative without needing constant direction

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Is solution-oriented and adaptable

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Understands both childcare operations and team leadership

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Wants long-term growth and responsibility

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Is capable of helping build and eventually lead a thriving program

This role is best suited for someone who wants to grow into something bigger over time—not someone simply looking for a short-term management position.

✅ Qualifications

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Previous childcare leadership experience required

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Director qualifications per Wisconsin licensing standards

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Strong communication and organizational skills

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Experience leading teams and managing operations

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Ability to build relationships with families and staff

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Entrepreneurial mindset strongly preferred

🌱 Growth Opportunity

The right candidate will have the opportunity to grow alongside the program and potentially step into expanded leadership and future ownership opportunities as the center develops.

💰 Compensation

Salary based on experience and qualifications but will vary between $22-$29 an hour

Additional compensation and growth opportunities may develop as the program grows.

Benefits

✔ Paid Time Off (PTO) ✔ Paid holidays ✔ Supportive leadership ✔ Opportunity to grow with a new center ✔ Ability to help shape the program from the start

📩 Apply Today

If you are a motivated leader who wants to help build, grow, and potentially lead a childcare program long-term, we would love to connect with you.

👉 Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity.