Early Childhood Director

Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. • Clifton, NJ

15h • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Early Childhood Director (ECD) provides overall leadership, coordination, and management of BGCC’s Early Childhood Education Department. The ECD leads daily operations of Gingerbread House, KinderKare, and CELA A/B/S programs; manages and develops staff; ensures regulatory compliance; oversees high-quality curriculum and care; builds strong relationships with families and community partners; and supports the strategic growth of early childhood programs. The ECD is both a strategic leader and a hands-on presence in classrooms and program spaces.

Requirements

• Meets all NJDCF requirements for a center director
• Experience in Early Childhood or Childcare settings with increasing responsibility
• Experience supervising or training staff
• Strong understanding of Early Childhood Development and positive behavior guidance
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to pass all required background checks and health clearances
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Director, Assistant Director, or Lead Teacher experience in a licensed center
• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum or similar play-based curricula
• Experience with diverse children and families, including special needs
• Bilingual or multilingual (especially English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership, Curriculum & Quality
• Licensing, Compliance & Documentation
• Staff Management, Coaching & Culture
• Family, School & Community Partnerships
• Operations, Budget & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Safety, Crisis Response & Professional Conduct

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• holidays
• retirement
• professional development

What This Job Offers

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