Director of Early Learning Centers

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Director of Early Learning Centers provides leadership and oversight for all existing and future Ozarks Regional YMCA Early Learning Centers and early childhood programs.

As the primary operational leader, the Director is responsible for program quality, growth and sustainability, staff leadership, fiscal management, licensing and compliance, enrollment, and family engagement.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Director ensures consistent standards across Early Learning Centers and provides leadership to ensure all services offered through the Ozarks Regional YMCA meet the member-centric standards set by the organization.

This position builds and maintains relationships with community partners and school administrators while identifying opportunities to strengthen services for children and families.

It is expected that the average workweek will exceed 40 hours to accomplish assigned duties.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.

In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The Ozarks Regional YMCA strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse & misconduct.

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.

· Maintain a regular presence within Early Learning Centers to evaluate program quality, support staff, and address operational needs.

· Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, and develop Early Learning Center leadership and staff.

· Establish clear expectations and accountability for staff performance, communication, safety, program quality, and compliance.

· Monitor staffing levels and schedules to ensure...