Executive Director, Child Care Center

Organization Overview

Caring Hearts Childcare Center(CHCC) is a start-up not-for-profit daycare center located in Falmouth, Maine. Our mission is to provide high-quality child care at below market rates, and to hire and retain excellent staff by paying higher wages than is standard for the profession in our area.

The Executive Director is a full-time leadership role which encompasses overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, curriculum development, and licensing compliance of our childcare center. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in childcare management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to early childhood education. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure program excellence, financial sustainability, and community engagement.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a related field
• Strong Leadership skills
• General Computer skills and ability to learn and use new software
• CPR and First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire
• MRTQ Certifications withing 30 days of hire

The salary range is $75,000-$85,000

It is the policy and practice of CHCC to recruit and hire qualified applicants for employment regardless of their

• race
• color
• national origin
• sex
• age
• disability
• medical condition
• pregnancy, including medical conditions related to childbirth or breastfeeding
• sexual orientation
• gender identity or expression
• familial status
• genetic predisposition
• marital status

Please send cover letter and resume to Clara Smith, Board President at: [email protected]