The Business Manager is responsible for the overall administrative and operational management of the Center, ensuring high-quality early childhood and preschool services through effective staff leadership, regulatory compliance, and efficient business operations. This role oversees day-to-day management functions, supports a positive workplace culture, and ensures the center operates in accordance with all state licensing requirements and organizational policies. Fast-paced childcare environment requiring regular interaction with staff, children, and families. Responsibilities and Duties: Program & Operations Leadership • Plan, coordinate, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the child development center. • Day-to-day management functions • Ensure compliance with state and local licensing regulations (e.g., Title 5, Title 22). Staff Management • Recruit, schedule, and manage staff workloads. • Resolve occasional parent concerns promptly and professionally. Financial & Budgetary Oversight • Assist in managing the center’s annual budget. • Oversee the food program. Qualifications/ Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an Associate's degree in Business. • Minimum of 3–5 years of management experience • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and childcare management software Physical Requirements: • Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job duties. • Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out essential job duties. • Lifting and carrying of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds At Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development Centers Inc. believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.