Early Childhood Education Site Director

Child Saving Institute•Omaha, NE

1d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of a large Early Childhood Education program, leading high-quality educational services for a site serving 200+ enrolled children. Ensure program excellence by monitoring instructional quality, engaging in continuous quality improvement, and contributing to ongoing program development. As the visible leader and primary representative of our largest center, you will model our values and standards—this role requires not just a qualified candidate, but the right leader to champion our mission and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or similar field.
4+ years of childcare experience.
4+ years of supervisory experience.
Ability to respond sensitively to cultural differences within the client population.
Ability to interact with clients with awareness of cultural and socioeconomic factors.
Strong direct service professional skills, including: – Commitment to empowering individuals to solve their own problems. – Belief in nurturing family environments and individuals’ capacity for growth. – Ability to develop respectful relationships with persons served. – Ability to collaborate with coworkers, professionals, and service providers. – Ability to maintain a helping role, set limits, and intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
Knowledge of: – Developmental stages. – Childcare discipline management. – Parent and child communication techniques. – Classroom environments appropriate to age and developmental stage.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of assigned Early Childhood Education programs by ensuring compliance with licensing, Council on Accreditation, Step up to Quality, Title XX, and Nebraska Department of Education requirements.
Provide first- and second-level supervision to center staff, including hiring, orientation, and performance management in accordance with CSI policies and procedures.
Supervision includes: -Monthly in-office supervision of staff addressing challenges experienced in serving clients. – Monthly group meetings with staff to discuss common issues and facilitate problem-solving. – Monitoring the work of Early Childhood Education Supervisors, including coaching activities. – Completion of annual performance reviews and 90-day reviews for new staff. – Working with the Vice President of Educational Programing to improve staff retention. – Following hiring procedures to fill vacancies. – Following agency disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Provide oversight and training of personnel and volunteers, including program orientation for new hires and ongoing staff development.
Meet individually with parents to address concerns or complaints, representing the Early Childhood Education division and the agency.
Conduct tours, orientations, and facilitate group parent meetings.
Complete staff schedules and ensure teacher-to-child ratios are maintained.
Assist the Vice President of Educational Programming in program and project development and implementation.
Maintain fiscal accountability by assisting with annual budget development and monitoring adherence; supervise billing and collection components.
Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance needs.
Complete required duties for contracted partners.
Document program data for continuous quality improvement.
Oversee maintenance of Early Childhood Education records and files, ensuring confidentiality as appropriate.
Purchase program supplies.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Complete training necessary to perform job duties and support professional growth.
Promote a team atmosphere through collaboration with agency staff and a positive working environment.
Represent the agency and its programs positively to clients, community organizations, and the public.
Attend agency meetings and committee meetings as assigned.