Preschool & Daycare Operation Manager

Designation: Preschool & Daycare Operation Manager

Location: Mumbai Andheri (E)

Work type: Full-time, On-site work

Reports to: Director of Academic Operation

About Eager Beaver Preschools & Daycare:

Eager Beaver Preschools & Daycare is the highest-ranked preschool & crche in Mumbai and Maharashtra. With its thoughtful design, state-of-the-art, secure infrastructure, and holistic learning tools and experiences, we cultivate a dynamic and enriching educational setting where children thrive and evolve. At Eager Beaver, we strive to create a home away from home for the child, where they find a secure, stress-free environment to play, flourish, develop essential skills, express themselves freely, and become well-adjusted, independent learners for life.

Overview:

As our Preschool & Daycare Operation Manager you'll be the heart of our educational team, overseeing the operations of the centres, ensuring adherence to stringent safety and hygiene protocols, clear communication with parents, staff management and training ensuring smooth and efficient operations for well-functioning, successful centres.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Preschool & Daycare Operation Manager you will be responsible for -

1. Ensure operational excellence across all centres :

• Through regular visits, audits, and process improvements
• Monitoring and implementing safety, hygiene, and health protocols as per best practices

2. Train and organize trainings for teaching and non-teaching staff on skill development such as :

• Classroom/ daycare management, safety, time, and resource efficiency
• Behavior management
• POCSO, First Aid, Emergency protocols
• Admission counselling for centre managers

3. Counsel and guide centre staff and support teams to optimize daily routines and service delivery

4. Drive quality assurance by ensuring alignment with brand standards and regulatory compliance

5. Manage parent relationships through regular engagement, counselling, and handling escalations

6. Support curriculum implementation and provide feedback to educators for improved delivery

7. Lead planning and execution of preschool & daycare events, workshops, and promotional activities

8. Build partnerships with industry experts to enhance child development, parenting and other informative programs.

Qualifications:

1. Certified in Early Childhood Education or Child Psychology. Additional qualifications in Educational Leadership, or a related field are a plus.
2. Minimum 5 years experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role as Centre Manager/ Director or similar positions.
3. Strong knowledge and experience of operational protocols pertaining to safety and hygiene in daycare and preschool
4. Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Excellent time-management and organizational skills
7. Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving challenges
8. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, non-teaching staff, parents and program partners

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
   
   Benefits:

10. Competitive salary package.

11. Professional development opportunities.
12. Supportive and collaborative work environment.
13. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of young children.

Application Process:

Even if you don't check all the boxes above, we would still love to hear from you

Please submit your application email with Preschool & Daycare Operations Manager as the subject line.

Send your updated resume, cover letter to by 31st December , 2025.