Director of Early Childhood Education - Foundations Early Learning & Family Center

Christian Career; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christ-centered non-profit in Fairfield, Alabama is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Education for the 2025-26 academic year. The role encompasses program management, community engagement, and spiritual leadership, aimed at supporting preschool children and their families. Ideal candidates will have a background in early childhood education and experience in ministry within underserved areas.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge about child development during the first 5 years.
• Prior experience in preschool administration.
• Experience with Christian ministry in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for program administration and assessment of preschool education.
• Communicate with the community about early childhood education.
• Participate in program expansion and community partnerships.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Community Engagement

Administration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Director of Early Childhood Education -Foundations Early Learning & Family Center

Foundations Early Learning and Family Center is a Christ-centered, non-profit learning center for preschool children and their families. Located in the heart of Fairfield, Alabama, an under-resourced community, Foundations partners with parents to help them prepare their children for success in school. Completing our tenth year, Foundations currently has 5 classrooms serving families with children aged 6 weeks - 5 years old.

Foundations is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Education beginning the 2025-26 academic year. This position will act as the Head of School for the preschool and be responsible for program administration, program assessment and reporting, community partnerships, and spiritual leadership within the mission and vision of Foundations. This position will communicate with the community about early childhood and parent education and participate in program expansion.

Preferred candidate qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to early childhood and parent education; extensive knowledge about current practices regarding child development during the first 5 years, early intervention and education and its long-term effects; prior experience in preschool administration; and a heart for and experience with Christian ministry in underserved communities.

Candidates will only be considered once the candidate completes all application paperwork.