Senior Director, Early Learning Center: Lead & Grow Programs

Jcc-of-Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Employee discount

Complimentary JCC membership

Job summary

The JCC of Stamford seeks a Senior Director to lead The Vogel Family Center for Early Learning, including KinderPlace and Sara Walker Nursery School, on the Stamford campus. You will drive quality and licensing compliance, oversee enrollment and budgets, mentor program directors, and build strong teams to keep classrooms full and families engaged; this is a full‑time, on‑site leadership role.

Candidates should have extensive early childhood leadership, CT director qualifications, bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or education.
• 8+ years in early learning, camp or school settings with classroom teaching.
• At least 3 years in an administrative or leadership role.
• Experience supervising leaders and managing enrollment and budgets.
• Meets CT OEC director requirements, incl 3 credits in early childhood/educational administration.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Background checks required by CT law for child care staff.
• Experience directing a licensed child care center (infant/toddler).
• Experience leading multiple programs/sites and NAECY accreditation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Able to supervise indoors/outdoors, lift up to 40 pounds, full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead The Vogel Family Center for Early Learning, including KinderPlace and Sara Walker Nursery School.
• Ensure quality, licensing compliance, enrollment, staffing and financial results.
• Build strong teams and keep classrooms full; report to Senior Director.
• Coordinate across programs and manage budgets and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment management

Budget management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Program management

Staff supervision

CPR/First Aid certification

Background checks compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or education

Job description

The JCC of Stamford seeks a Senior Director to lead The Vogel Family Center for Early Learning, including KinderPlace and Sara Walker Nursery School, on the Stamford campus. You will drive quality and licensing compliance, oversee enrollment and budgets, mentor program directors, and build strong teams to keep classrooms full and families engaged; this is a full‑time, on‑site leadership role.

Candidates should have extensive early childhood leadership, CT director qualifications, bilingual