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

Christian Career Center; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit learning center in Fairfield, Alabama is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Education for the 2025-26 academic year. The role entails overseeing educational programs, engaging with the community, and leading initiatives that support child development and education in a Christ-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preschool administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of early intervention and its long-term effects required.
• Experience with Christian ministry in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program administration and assessment for the preschool.
• Communicate community education initiatives and participate in program expansion.
• Provide spiritual leadership within the organization's mission.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Community partnership building

Spiritual leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

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.