Assistant Manager of Early Childhood Education - Therapeutic Preschool

The assistant manager provides day-to-day operational leadership for the therapeutic preschool and related early childhood initiatives. The role ensures delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate services aligned to organizational standards, licensure, and accreditation acting as a key liaison among families, staff, and community partners to promote inclusive, holistic child development.

• Child Development Associate Credential or 18 college semester credits in child-related courses.
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of early childhood education experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership/supervisory.

• Strong understanding of early childhood development, inclusive practices, and therapeutic integration.
• Familiarity with state licensing and accreditation standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPR certification or eligible.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain or maintain qualifications consistent with Missouri childcare director criteria for center size, as applicable to coverage needs, preferred.

Ability KC is the longest-standing private, not-for-profit, comprehensive outpatient medical rehabilitation facility in Kansas City serving thousands of individuals and their families annually and is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in value-based care. Our organization proudly provides a unique, personalized approach to care, serving people of all ages through educational, vocational, and therapeutic services. From helping with a child's transition to kindergarten, to helping someone relearn how to drive or return to work, we're there for our community.

Ability KC has been a designated comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) since 2002, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1971 and accreditation with National Association for the Education of Young Children.

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles - make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

We offer Monday - Friday services, a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes paid Winter Break and Wellness Care Leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.