Early Childhood Education Director

Position Overview

Early Childhood Education Director

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full Time, Regular

Salary: $110,000-$120,000

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Director of the Children's Learning Center (CLC) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of the Children's Learning Center with a focus on policy, education and program direction. The Director works with other departments, schools/colleges, outside agencies, professional organizations and individuals to meet the goals of UWM and the Children's Learning Center for research, teaching and community service.

The Director has full accountability for the Children's Learning Center budget, including generation of user fees, segregated fees and other funding sources as needed. The Center's operating hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and availability outside of normal operating hours is required.

• Develop operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives.
• Direct strategic planning initiatives and establish unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan.
• Exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full‑time equivalent employees.
• Serve as the key leadership contact for internal and external stakeholders and promote effective communication in a professional work environment.
• Develop and audit the unit budget.

• Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
• At least six (6) years in an early childhood setting, with both teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Must meet the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families licensing requirements for Program Director or Site Supervisor.

• Master's in Education, Business or Administrative Leadership, or a related field.
• Evidence of experience with childcare accreditation and licensing standards and processes.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a childcare setting serving children under the age of four (4).
• Evidence of experience to articulate child learning & development; curriculum & instructional methods; child observation & assessment; child guidance; and classroom management.
• Evidence of experience with budget, data, and business management.
• Evidence of experience in campus‑based childcare.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.

Please note:

resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs or 414‑229‑4463.