Childcare Center Director

Central Missouri Community Action•Columbia, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director will manage a Head Start childcare center in Columbia, Missouri, and ensure it provides a quality center-based program offering families the full range of Head Start services. The program serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and provides child development, health, nutrition, and family services within a structured early childhood learning environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field, with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood.
  • At least 2 years of work experience in early childhood.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with low-income families and children is preferred.
  • Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a Head Start childcare center.
  • Ensure the center provides a quality center-based program offering families the full range of Head Start services.
  • Provide child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Benefits

  • Excellent insurance package
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid 2-week winter break
  • Free meals
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Growth opportunities
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