Center Director

SUMMIT Early Learning, Inc. is dedicated to nurturing, educating, and supporting young children and their families through high-quality early childhood programs. The organization focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. SUMMIT Early Learning partners with families and communities to provide resources and guidance that strengthen overall child and family well-being.

Team members are encouraged to model respect, compassion, and professionalism while advancing the organization’s mission in the communities it serves.

The Center Director is a full-time, on-site role located in Mifflinburg, PA, responsible for overseeing daily operations of the early learning center. This position manages staff scheduling and supervision, ensures compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, and maintains a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Center Director collaborates with teaching teams to support curriculum implementation, child assessment, and classroom quality, while fostering strong relationships with families through regular communication and engagement.

Additional responsibilities include budgeting and resource management, enrollment and family outreach, coordination with community partners, and ongoing monitoring of program quality and adherence to organizational policies and standards.

• Leadership and management skills, including staff supervision, team building, and performance coaching.
• Knowledge of early childhood education, child development, and age-appropriate curriculum and assessment practices.
• Organizational and administrative skills, such as scheduling, record-keeping, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that reflects diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Experience in a childcare, preschool, or early learning setting; prior center or program leadership is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry used for program documentation and reporting.
• Relevant education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field; appropriate certifications or credentials are preferred and may be required by state regulations.