Learning Center Director

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Learning Center Director will initially focus on reestablishing learning centers across five locations in the Columbus area, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to build programs from the ground up. Over time, the position will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all learning center programs, including supervision of site coordinators and staff. The role includes developing and approving curriculum, programs, and schedules; managing budgets and fiscal operations; contributing to grant-writing efforts; and cultivating and maintaining partnerships with local public schools, community leaders, and other stakeholders. The position is full-time and exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours are 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. during the school year, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during the summer day camp program, and 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. when the program is not in session. Salary is $60,000 annually, plus benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
Highly organized and motivated to achieve goals.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and initiative.
Current first aid, CPR, communicable disease, and child abuse training.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges under Salvation Army insurance standards.
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to build programs from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education.
State of Ohio Teacher Certification.
Previous grant-writing experience.

Responsibilities

Reestablish learning centers across five locations in the Columbus area.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for learning center programs.
Supervise site coordinators and staff.
Develop and approve curriculum, programs, and schedules.
Manage budgets and fiscal operations.
Contribute to grant-writing efforts.
Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local public schools, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous paid time off: 13 holidays, 20 vacation days, 3 personal days, and 12 sick days.
Paid jury leave, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
Paid marriage leave: 5 days after 1 year of service.
Paid bereavement leave: up to 5 days annually.
$20,000 life insurance policy.
Short-term disability.
Military leave: 5 days.
Pension plan.
Possible paid mileage.
Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays.
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including voluntary long-term disability, AFLAC, and voluntary term life.
Flexible Spending Account.
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA).
Monthly events and contests, team-building opportunities, holiday parties, and a picnic.