Leader, Early Learning Centers & Community Impact

Kids for the Future; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Regional YMCA is seeking an experienced Director of Early Learning Centers to lead multiple YMCA Early Learning Centers and related programs. The role handles leadership, staff development, curriculum consistency, and compliance across sites.

You will guide licensing, enrollment, budgeting, and family engagement while building community partnerships and ensuring sustainable growth in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in childcare, youth development, education, or related programs.
• Experience supervising and developing staff and managing multiple program sites preferred.
• Experience with program budgets, fiscal management, and fundraising.
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all existing and future YMCA Early Learning Centers and early childhood programs.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for Early Learning Centers, ensuring consistency in program expectations, policies, procedures, curriculum, and quality standards.
• Lead the operational setup and implementation of new Early Learning Centers and programs, including licensing, staffing, enrollment, classroom readiness, curriculum, supplies, and operational systems.
• Develop and support plans for program growth, new center openings, and expansion opportunities approved by the organization.
• Maintain responsibility for overall program quality and ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices are implemented consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Program planning

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Enrollment management

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree (Early Childhood Education or related)

Job description

Ozarks Regional YMCA is seeking an experienced Director of Early Learning Centers to lead multiple YMCA Early Learning Centers and related programs. The role handles leadership, staff development, curriculum consistency, and compliance across sites.

You will guide licensing, enrollment, budgeting, and family engagement while building community partnerships and ensuring sustainable growth in a nonprofit setting.