Director, Early Childhood Center of Excellence

Easterseals NH • Londonderry, NH

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About The Position

Are you a childcare professional looking for something new and dynamic? Do you want to help build a center from the ground up and shape what excellence looks like for children and families? This could be the opportunity for you! Easterseals NH is seeking a visionary, hands-on Director to partner with senior leadership in the launch and growth of a new 200-child Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCE) in Londonderry, NH. This is a unique leadership opportunity to establish and cultivate a high-quality, inclusive center environment where children of all abilities can thrive. The Director will lead daily operations and long-term strategy, while building culture, developing team talent, and driving quality outcomes from day one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a licensed child development program
• Ability to meet Center Director staff qualification requirements per NH Child Care Licensing Unit He-C 4002
• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in the early childhood field
• Ability to obtain and maintain New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within six (6) months of hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Certified in Infant/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid (or ability to obtain within required timeline)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead launch-readiness and daily operations of the assigned ECCE, including staffing, enrollment growth, classroom readiness, and operational workflows.
• Build and sustain a positive, mission-driven culture focused on inclusion, child development, and family partnership.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NH Child Care Licensing Unit rules (He-C 4002), NAEYC Accreditation Standards, and Agency policies/procedures.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, and retain a high-performing early childhood team; ensure required teacher-to-child ratios are maintained.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for curriculum planning and implementation to deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging learning experiences.
• Coach teaching teams in trauma-informed care, classroom management, behavioral support strategies, and inclusive best practices for children of all abilities.
• Partner with ECCE teaching staff, Children’s Therapeutic Services, and key internal/external stakeholders to support successful inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Develop strong, trust-based relationships with families and prospective families through responsive communication and community outreach.
• Use data and program performance indicators to drive quality improvement, operational efficiency, and child/family outcomes.
• Oversee center budgets, compliance documentation, audits, and business planning to support program sustainability and strategic growth.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and systems aligned with local, state, federal, and Agency standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with industry best practices, trends, and innovation in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director