Childcare Program Manager

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen of Peace Center, a program of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Director of Nurturing Network to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for its childcare center.

This role ensures a safe, nurturing environment, licensing compliance, supervision of staff, budget oversight, and curriculum implementation, while building strong relationships with families and community partners to advance high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education, child development, business admin, or a related field. Masters preferred.
• 3+ years in childcare and leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all clinical policies and procedures found in QOPC manual.
• Meet program budget through census goals, documentation standards and cost efficiency.
• Ensure all programming space is conducive to child development and adheres to standards.
• Adhere to and demonstrate plan to exceed ASAM, CSTAR and other applicable standards.
• Complete program audits and implement change processes as needed.
• Maintain and work to exceed quality/compliance scores of 85%.
• Responsible for teacher staffing schedule and class size.
• Be a team player, willing to assist as required while training staff to become more capable and competent.
• Develop standardized orientation program for new teachers and aid in the orientation development of disciplines that cross Nurturing Networks.
• Train childcare staff on documented systems prior to autonomously leading a classroom.
• Complete one staffing per week, one group supervision per week and daily hot spot meetings.
• Attend clinical staffing meetings to provide pertinent information.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Parent relations

Community relations

Financial management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

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Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center is looking for a Director of Nurturing Network to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for its childcare center. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children while maintaining compliance with all state licensing requirements and accreditation standards. The Director of Nurturing Network supervises staff, manages budgets, oversees curriculum implementation, and fosters strong relationships with families and community partners to support high-quality early childhood education and advance the organization’s mission. Starting compensation is $48,000.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Adherence to all clinical policies and procedures found in QOPC manual.
• Meet program budget through census goals, documentation standards and cost efficiency.
• Ensure all programming space is conducive to child development and adheres to standards, including but not limited to:
  • Nurturing Network’s child care spaces
  • Intake and Admissions
  • Residential client rooms
  • Recovery homes
• Adhere to and demonstrate plan to exceed ASAM, CSTAR and other applicable standards.
  • Complete program audits and implement change processes as needed.
  • Maintain and work to exceed quality/compliance scores of 85%.
• Responsible for teacher staffing schedule and class size. Ensure class sizes are within QOPC standards.
• Be a team player, willing to assist as required while training staff to become more capable and competent while empowering autonomy.
  • Develop standardized orientation program for new teachers and aid in the orientation development of disciplines that cross Nurturing Networks.
  • Train childcare staff on documented systems prior to autonomously leading a classroom. Provide ongoing coaching and accountability.
  • Complete one staffing per week, one group supervision per week and daily hot spot meetings.
  • Attend clinical staffing meetings to provide pertinent information.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education, child development, business admin, or a related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in childcare and leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain).

Skills and Competencies Required

• Leadership and staff management skills
• Program and curriculum development
• Parent and community relations
• Business & Financial Management
• Excellent organizational, operational, and communications skills.
• Communication & Relationship Management

Resources for Which Accountable

None

Queen of Peace Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

As a part of the Catholic Charitiesfamily, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.