Early Childhood Education Site Director
Department: Early Childhood Education
Reports To: Vice President of Early Childhood Education
Employment Status: Full Time
Work Location: 4545 Dodge St Omaha NE 68132
Salary Range: 75,000 - 85,000
About CSI
At CSI, we seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional, and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for early childhood education, strong leadership skills developed through several years of experience, and a heart-filled desire to support children, families, and educators. We're on a mission to champion what's best for each child and family, and we're seeking a leader who shares that commitment.
This person will be responsible for:
- Leading the day-to-day operations of an Early Childhood Education center while ensuring compliance with licensing, accreditation, funding, and state requirements.
- Hiring, onboarding, coaching, and supervising staff to promote professional growth, engagement, and retention.
- Providing ongoing training, staff development, and performance management to maintain a high-quality program and positive team culture.
- Partnering with families by conducting tours and orientations, facilitating parent meetings, and addressing concerns in a professional and supportive manner.
- Creating and managing staff schedules to ensure appropriate teacher-to-child ratios and efficient center operations.
- Monitoring program quality and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to support positive outcomes for children and families.
- Collaborating with agency leadership to develop and enhance programs, services, and strategic goals.
- Assisting with budget management, monitoring program expenditures, and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the site.
- Maintaining accurate program records, employee documentation, and reporting requirements while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Monitoring facility needs and coordinating maintenance requests to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Supporting contracted partnerships, ensuring all program obligations, and reporting requirements are completed on time.
- Building strong relationships with staff, families, community partners, and stakeholders while serving as a positive representative of CSI.
- Fostering a safe, structured, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
What Benefits You’ll Get:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation and sick accruals starting day one
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401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away
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10 paid holidays per year
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Referral Bonuses
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Tuition reimbursement
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Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition
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Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) leave at full pay
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NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS
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The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture!
REQUIRED:
- A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of four years of leadership experience in an education setting, early childhood education is strongly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, and quality early childhood programming.
- The ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
- A commitment to creating inclusive environments and responding with sensitivity and respect to the diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and individual needs of children, families, and staff.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with families, educators, community partners, and agency leadership.
- A belief in the strengths and potential of every child and family, and a commitment to empowering others to achieve positive outcomes.
- The ability to develop trusting, respectful relationships that encourage growth, confidence, and success.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, community partners, and other professionals.
- Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children, families, and staff can thrive.
Bonus Points
- Master’s Degree
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Experience in Childcare Centers with 100+ Kids
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Experience Leading Teams of 30+ Educational Professionals
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Experience in managing an operational budget
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Curriculum development, audit, and planning
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Two high caliber leadership references who can speak to why you are best suited to lead one of Omaha’s largest early childhood education centers.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Child Saving Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Accommodation Statement
Child Saving Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss their needs.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.
