Would friends and strangers describe you as an extrovert? Are you fluent with words and highly persuasive when passionate about something? Do you thrive in an organization that values relationship-building and a fast-paced environment? Would you describe yourself as organized but less interested in roles that require rigid attention to detail over big-picture thinking? If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for the Early Childhood Center Director position.
About Us:
“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world. I will change the world with my hope, strength, service, unity, peace, and wisdom.”
Our mantra reflects the core beliefs of our school community and is present throughout our environment, including our physical space, uniforms, and learning practices. When you join the Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), your mission is to ensure high-quality early learning through effective management of daily operations, staff leadership, and implementation of curriculum and assessment systems, including Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Key Responsibilities:
● Own the Center Experience: Lead the daily rhythm of the center with confidence and care, shaping staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and program flow in a way that brings consistency, warmth, and high-quality early learning to life.
● People and Performance Leadership: Guide and support a diverse team through coaching, feedback, and ongoing development. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth where enthusiasm and initiative elevate the entire team.
● Shaping Learning and Growth: Use Teaching Strategies GOLD to track child progress and translate insights into clear, persuasive guidance that supports teachers and encourages meaningful instructional shifts.
● Family and Community Engagement: Build trust and connection with families through clear, empathetic communication and intentional engagement that encourages participation, alignment, and long-term partnership.
● Program Quality and Improvement: Shape program excellence by combining data, feedback, and observation with creative problem solving to address challenges and continuously elevate quality.
● Safety, Compliance, and Standards: Set and maintain a strong culture of safety and accountability while ensuring compliance with Nebraska DHHS Child Care Licensing regulations and all health and emergency preparedness standards.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
● Knowledge of Nebraska DHHS Child Care Licensing regulations.
● 3+ years of experience in early childhood education.
● Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a childcare or preschool setting (preferred).
● Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD® assessment system (preferred).
● Strong communicator who builds trust and influences others through clarity, empathy and confidence.
● Comfortable in fast paced environments with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead problem solving in real time.
If you’re ready to bring your leadership, energy, and voice to our team, we can’t wait to hear
from you.
