Manager of Early Childhood Education - Therapeutic Preschool

Manager of Early Childhood Education - Therapeutic Preschool

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Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

The Manager of Early Education Services provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for the therapeutic preschool program and related early childhood initiatives. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational services that align with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and the best practices in early childhood education. The manager serves as a key liaison between families, staff, and community partners to promote inclusive, holistic child development

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, or related eigual field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, including supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification:

• Strong understanding of early childhood development, inclusive education practices, and therapeutic integration.
• Familiarity with state licensing and accreditation standards. Ability to obtain a Missouri childcare director license for up to 99 children (90 college credits (18 child-related) or 36 months experience and 18 child-related credits).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• CPR certification or eligible.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability
  
  ETIME::: to work comfortably in a variety of positions including seated on the floor, standing for long periods of time and lift at least 30 pounds with weight ranging up to 60 pounds.

Who We Are:

Ability KC is built on a strong funding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community.

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 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.

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Manus on basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.