Center Director Montpelier, Vermont Area

Our client, a respected child care provider focused on nurturing and educating the next generation, is currently seeking a Director with a passion for fostering a high-quality learning environment. This individual will be at the helm of program implementation, ensuring every facet aligns with the center's mission and complies with regional child care regulations.

• Uphold exceptional standards of program quality in line with the organization's mission and compliance with local child care regulations.
• Develop and sustain a state-approved pre-kindergarten program to facilitate state funding access for families.
• Address and assess children's behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges promptly, prioritizing their best interests.
• Forge a culture of respect and encourage self-respect, respect for others, and environmental care within the organization, stepping in to work directly with children as needed.
• Manage family-oriented communications, promoting a compelling, mission-driven narrative across various channels including newsletters and direct outreach.
• Cultivate positive relationships within the community to encourage active participation and support for the center's initiatives and events.
• Streamline the enrollment process to be efficient and welcoming for prospective families.
• Oversee fundraising efforts, ensuring strategic and impactful communication and outreach for donor engagement and support.
• Collaborate with the Business Manager and Board leadership to craft a budget that supports the center's goals and objectives.

• A minimum requirement of a BA in Early Childhood Education, Human/Child Development, or a related field. An MA and Vermont Early Childhood Teacher Certification are preferred.
• Proven experience working with infants through pre-kindergarten aged children and managing early childhood care and education staff.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate the center's vision to various audiences effectively.
• Strategic and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage both overarching goals and fine details, particularly in relation to fundraising, professional development, curriculum implementation, and fiscal management.
• A commitment to diversity and sensitivity to the needs of children, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, alongside the capacity to plan strategically to maintain and enhance the center's standing in relevant childcare programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative staff, teachers, substitutes, and volunteers with a professional and friendly demeanor.

This role is ideal for a candidate who finds joy in early childhood education and believes in an emergent curriculum emphasizing natural sciences, arts, and diversity. The right leader will have a history of direct childcare involvement and progressive management responsibility.