Center Program Director

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 66000 - 75000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance

Position Overview:

Emergent Preparatory Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Center Program Director to lead the daily operations instructional quality and staff development of our early childhood program. The ideal candidate is a strong educator and strategic leader who ensures that every aspect of the center meets the highest standards of early childhood education regulatory compliance and family engagement.

This role combines educational leadership with operational managementensuring that our program maintains excellence in teaching compliance and organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Quality & Compliance

Oversee all aspects of center operations to ensure full compliance with OSSE licensing CACFP Pay Equity QRIS and other governing requirements.
Monitor classroom environments lesson plans and assessments to uphold high-quality learning aligned with The Creative Curriculum and Emergents educational philosophy.
Maintain accurate documentation staff records and reporting requirements in accordance with licensing standards and internal policies.
Conduct regular classroom observations and coaching to promote teaching excellence.

Leadership & Staff Development

Supervise support and evaluate teaching staff ensuring alignment with the organizations vision and mission.
Lead professional development sessions and foster a culture of reflection collaboration and accountability.
Implement onboarding training and continuous performance monitoring systems.
Foster positive morale team communication and shared ownership of program outcomes.

Family & Community Engagement

Cultivate strong relationships with families through effective communication responsiveness and trust.
Coordinate family events conferences and community partnerships that strengthen family-school connections.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and community stakeholders.

Operational Management & Safety

Oversee enrollment classroom ratios attendance reporting and subsidy compliance.
Ensure that health nutrition and safety protocols are followed at all times.
Manage supply ordering scheduling and facility needs to ensure smooth daily operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

The Center Program Director will be measured by their ability to:

Maintain Full Compliance Achieve and sustain 100% compliance across all licensing and regulatory inspections.
Enrollment Management Maintain or exceed 95% of the centers licensed capacity.
Staff Retention & Performance Achieve at least 90% staff retention rate and ensure that 100% of teaching staff meet or exceed required qualifications.
Program Quality Scores Demonstrate improvement or consistent high performance in QRIS ITERS CLASS and internal observation assessments.
Family Satisfaction Maintain a minimum 90% positive family satisfaction rate based on surveys and feedback.
Administrative Accuracy Ensure timely submission of reports attendance and compliance documents with zero deficiencies.
Professional Growth Culture Conduct at least one professional development or coaching session per month for all staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field.
Minimum of 35 years of early childhood experience including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Strong knowledge of OSSE licensing regulations curriculum frameworks and early childhood assessment tools.
Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills.
Ability to coach and inspire teachers while ensuring accountability and excellence.
Commitment to equity inclusion and nurturing a culturally responsive learning community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership or related discipline.
Familiarity with Pay Equity CACFP or Head Start regulations.
Experience with data-driven program management and KPI tracking tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on education and experience.
Professional development opportunities.
Paid Time Off
Health / Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Supportive mission-driven leadership environment.

How to Apply:

Submit your résumé credentials cover letter and three professional references to:

Compensation: $66000.00 - $75000.00 per year

About Us

Emergent Preparatory Academy believes in fostering early childhood experiences through developmentally appropriate practices. Ensuring school readiness for each child. We focus on enhancing the social cognitive physical emotional development and growth of our children.

We believe in providing opportunities to learn and grow in a child-centered environment.
We believe in preparing our children through the use of our curriculum (Creative Curriculum) aligned DC Early Learning Standards.
We believe in our commitment to familys engagement and empowerment.
We believe in cultural diversity and building a strong foundation in sensitivity through inclusionary practices.

Emergent Preparatory Academy Child Development Center will develop and deliver experiences that promote the physical and emotional and educational well-being of children. We are committed to providing services to families that facilitate the childs ability to reach within and emerge upward towards themselves. Our goal is to facilitate curiosity for learning through the imagination and the ability to utilize the resources within and external to them to observe think and problem solve through developmentally appropriate hands-on/hands-off-learning experiences. Emergent Preparatory is an equal-opportunity child center serving the community on a non-discriminatory basis.

We will work in partnership with families community-based organizations and entities to collaborate services and programs for our children while ensuring a safe nurturing and comfortable overall environment.

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Paid Time Off To Re-Energize You

Enjoy major holidays at home or with loved ones without the added worry of wage losses. Come back feeling appreciated and refreshed because you are!

Required Experience:

Director

Benefits:Competitive salaryHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentBonus based on performanceDental insurancePosition Overview:Emergent Preparatory Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Center Program Director to lead the daily operations instructiona...