Executive Director – Early Childhood Development Programs

Lead a Program. Inspire a Team. Change Children’s Lives.

Emergency Childcare Services is seeking a strong, mission-driven leader to serve as the Director of Early Childhood Developmental Services for a local Child Care Center. 

This is not just a management role — this is a leadership opportunity to shape the future of a growing early childhood program that supports children and families across our community.

We are looking for a director who can build strong teams, strengthen program quality, and lead with compassion, accountability, and vision.

If you are a seasoned early childhood leader who thrives on developing staff, improving programs, and creating positive outcomes for children, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Lead

As Director, you will oversee the daily operations, staff development, and overall performance of the child development center and related programs.

You will play a key role in:

✔ Strengthening program quality and outcomes

✔ Developing and mentoring teaching staff

✔ Building a positive and accountable team culture

✔ Ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory standards

✔ Supporting families through responsive leadership

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Program Leadership

Oversee daily operations of early childhood programs

Ensure compliance with licensing, documentation, and service standards

Monitor program outcomes, performance metrics, and quality indicators

Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives

Staff Leadership & Development

Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing early childhood staff

Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback

Address performance issues while maintaining a supportive culture

Foster teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth

Strategic Leadership

Develop program goals and operational priorities

Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and community partners

Represent the program with internal and external stakeholders

Maintain a positive and professional environment for staff and families

Our Approach to Care

Our programs follow a trauma-informed model rooted in CARE principles, focusing on:

• Developmentally Focused care

• Family Involvement

• Relationship-Based support

• Competence-Centered practices

• Trauma-Informed leadership

We believe every child deserves stability, opportunity, and strong adult support.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

✔ Strong leadership and staff development skills

✔ Experience managing early childhood programs or child development centers

✔ Ability to lead teams through growth and change

✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

✔ Commitment to serving children and families with compassion and integrity

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Leadership or management experience in early childhood or child development programs

Experience supervising staff and managing program operations

Valid Driver’s License

Why Join This Child Development Center?

It is a respected organization dedicated to helping children, families, and communities thrive.

As a Director, you will have the opportunity to:

✔ Lead meaningful programs that impact children’s lives

✔ Build and mentor a strong early childhood team

✔ Shape program growth and long-term success

✔ Work in a mission-driven organization committed to community impact

If this seems like an exciting role we encourage you to apply!