Program Director - Early Childhood Education
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Job Description
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan up to 3% match
- Paid Professional Development
- Quarterly Bonus
Whether you are an experienced Director or rising leader ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to shape and elevate a well-established Early Learning Center with the support of collaborative leadership team. This is an empowered leadership role where ideas, innovation, and passion for early learning directly shapes and improves quality of educational program and community we serve.
Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, and partnering with families to maintain a high - quality, engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Guide and Support a team of educators and support staff
- Foster a professional, collaborative, and respectful work culture
Program Development
- Implement and consciously enhance developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Monitor Learning environments to promote creativity, exploration, and growth
- Ensure alignment with licensing and accreditation standards
Staff Development
- Recruit, mentor and retain skilled educators
- Promote a supportive and inclusive staff culture
Family and Community Engagement
- Build strong parentships with families
- Promote open communication and trust in each child's learning journey
- Engage with the local community
Operational and Financial Management
- Manage annual budget and tuition structures
- Oversee financial planning and program sustainability
- Ensure compliance with all funding, licensing, and quality standards
- Use data driven strategies to improve program effectiveness
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
(or related field with at least 15 ECE credits)
- Valid State Director Credential
- Valid VPK Director Credential
- At least 2 year of experience in Early Childhood Program Administration
- Must be at least 21 years of age
The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors, owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984. Our goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young children.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.
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