Executive Director

Executive Director

The Spartan Child Development Center (SCDC) seeks a visionary and experienced Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a high-quality early childhood education program. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Center, including program administration, financial stewardship, staff leadership, compliance, community engagement, family partnerships, and organizational sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures that all programs and services align with the Center's mission, philosophy, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and commitment to providing exceptional care and education for children and families.

The Executive Director fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, professional growth, and excellence in early childhood education.

Leadership and Administration
• Provide overall leadership and management of the Center's operations, programs, staff, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to implement policies, support organizational goals, and ensure effective governance.
• Represent the Center with families, community organizations, educational institutions, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Financial and Operational Management
• Oversee budgeting, financial operations, enrollment, tuition administration, contracts, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Partner with the Business Manager to monitor financial performance and ensure sound fiscal practices.
• Oversee facility operations, maintenance, and administrative functions.

Human Resource Management
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support Center staff, including administrative and program leadership personnel.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through coaching, communication, professional development, and employee engagement.
• Address personnel issues and implement corrective action when necessary.

Program Oversight and Quality Assurance
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood education programs that support children's developmental, educational, and social-emotional growth.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, classroom quality, staff performance, and continuous program improvement.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements and remain current on best practices in early childhood education.

Family and Community Engagement
• Foster positive relationships and communication with families and serve as a resource for parent concerns.
• Promote family engagement opportunities and develop partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.
• Support student internship, volunteer, and practicum opportunities.

Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, accreditation, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee emergency preparedness planning and implementation.

Board Relations
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors by attending meetings, providing operational and financial updates, and supporting governance activities.

Other Duties
• Attend professional development activities, conferences, meetings, and community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Center.

Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Child Development, Early Childhood Education OR Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.

Experience
• Demonstrated leadership…