CENTER DIRECTOR

Easter Seals Serving Dcimdiva; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals DC MD VA in Camp Springs, MD is seeking a Center Director to lead our Head Start program at 6400‑B Allentown Road. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations, ensures licensing and accreditation compliance, and delivers high‑quality services for children and families.

The Center Director reports to the Senior Director, Head Start, and leads staff to activate engaging early learning experiences. A minimum of three years supervisory experience and a Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous supervisory experience or related work experience required.
• Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• Must pass physical examination, background check and fingerprint screen.
• Meet Maryland State Dept. Of Education Office of Child Care requirements to lead childcare programs for infants/toddlers or preschoolers (ages 2-5) or school‑agers (grades K-5th)

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with parents, clients, staff, licensing, and children with a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Detail‑oriented with a deep understanding of state licensing and accreditation.
• Work with Head Start Director to develop operational procedures, implement strategic initiatives and complete projects that impact local programs.
• Ensure compliance with Company, State and Federal standards, along with licensing requirements.
• Supervise all staff in the Center.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

CENTER DIRECTOR

Full Time Camp Springs, MD, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Overview of Easterseals Serving DC MD VA

Who We Are

Easterseals DC MD VA ( www.eseal.org ) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life‑changing disability and community services.

Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. And we won‑t rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age: To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services. To improve health and reduce isolation in adults with disabilities, we offer engaging activities and expansive resources. To enable military families to integrate into the community, we provide a suite of services, including employment support and mental healthcare. And to sustain families and caregivers, we provide comprehensive services and support.

Together with our partners, we’re reducing poverty and homelessness and improving healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in their communities. Join us.

As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, ( www.eseal.org ) Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community‑based services in the most efficient manner possible. These traits were demonstrated in the opening our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter‑Generational Center, which has quickly become an international model of excellence for delivering superior outcomes, including creating meaningful connections between generations. It was opened through visionary partnership among local, state, and national governments, as well as private individual, corporate, and foundation investment. The shared resources created a maximum return on investment for the community. Through a variety of resources, Easterseals provides information and guidance about how to navigate changing needs within our communities.

Easterseals DC MD VA, we know that creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives can be done only when we value our greatest asset – our staff. More than 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area, from Hagerstown, Maryland, to Falls Church, Virginia, value the rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

If you want to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.

Core Values

Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA:

• Respect: We respect each other. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual and appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility: We share a sense of responsibility for doing things right, being good stewards and being accountable for our actions.
• Integrity: We conduct business ethically with a commitment to moral integrity and we expect people to hold a high moral standard. We communicate openly, honestly and directly.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas, take measured risks and find better ways to help more people.
• Care: We show compassion for others and continue to live our mission each day.

Job Title: Center Director

Department: Head Start

Location : 6400-B Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD. 20748

Reports to: Senior Director, Head Start

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Title: Center Director

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Head Start Senior Director and is a member of the Head Start Leadership Team.

As a leader in a Child Care Center, you understand what it takes to inspire a team and build a great program. You are a positive influence and motivate others to be their best. You effectively manage the day‑to‑day operations to ensure quality throughout the center. The work you do is vitally important and makes a difference in the lives of children, families, and your staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with parents, clients, staff, licensing, and children with a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Detail‑oriented with a deep understanding of state licensing and accreditation.
• Work in concert with Head Start Director to develop operational procedures, implement strategic initiatives and complete projects that impact both the local programs and the Company’s business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Company, State and Federal standards, along with licensing requirements.
• Support Head Start Director in meeting all programs or company‑wide goals.
• Maintain contracts for all utilities, communications, storage, cleaning services, and trash removal.
• Responsible for maintaining building and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with municipal ordinances, state licensing laws, and federal standards.
• Maintains the license compliance files.
• Oversees the issuing of company supplies to personnel, while maintaining an inventory of equipment, laptops, cell phones, walkie‑talkies etc.
• Responds to all emergencies. Emergency Liaison with Municipal departments.
• Responsible for creating and monitoring the IT, Facility and Food Service annual budgets.
• Supervises all staff in the Center

( Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Is engaging, dynamic and passionate about early learning & child development
• Value an environment of authenticity, accountability and integrity
• Have a proven ability for taking initiative
• Find excitement in everyday challenges and are solution‑driven
• Understand what it means to lead by example
• Can motivate a team to successfully accomplishment of set goals
• Have the flexibility to adapt to the ever‑changing childcare requirements
• Works as a member of a collaborative team focused on positive outcomes
• Easily builds a professional relationship with parents and teammates
• Is driven to give his or her best each day

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous supervisory experience or related work experience required.
• Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• Must pass physical examination, background check and fingerprint screen.
• Meet the Maryland State Dept. Of Education Office of Child Care requirements to lead childcare programs for infants/toddlers or preschoolers (ages 2-5) or school‑agers (grades K-5th)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.