Childcare Center Director

cmcaus; Garden City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent insurance package

Generous paid vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Paid 2 week winter break

Free meals

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

CMCA in Fulton, MO is seeking a Site Director to oversee a Head Start childcare center and ensure a quality center-based program that delivers the full range of Head Start services.

You will lead child development, health, nutrition, and family services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a structured early education setting, with opportunities for advancement and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood.
• Requires 2 years of work experience in the field of early childhood (daycare, preschool, or childcare).
• Requires 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Head Start childcare center in Fulton, MO to ensure a quality center-based program.
• Provide child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Lead program staff and oversee compliance with Head Start standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Early childhood experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood

Job description

Site Director needed to manage a Head Start childcare center In Fulton, MO. Responsible for ensuring a quality center-based program that offers families the full range of Head Start services. Will provide child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children 6 weeks to 5 years old. The Head Start program is an early childhood education program with a structured learning environment. Pay is $45,406.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood.
• Requires 2 years of work experience in the field of early childhood. Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.
• Requires 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.

Benefits:

• Excellent insurance package
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid 2 week winter break
• Free meals
• Opportunities for advancement.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Tuesday through Friday

ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA)

CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers. EOE. Find out more at www.cmca.us