Head of Early Childhood Education

Position:Head of Early Childhood Education

Location: Wilmington, DE

Job :204

# of Openings:1

Are you a passionate leader who believes in the power of early learning to transform lives? Kingswood Community Center (KCC) is seeking a Head of Early Childhood Education to shape the future of our Montessori-inspired infant/toddler program and pre-K Montessori program. In this role, you’ll lead strategy, growth, and implementation of high-quality early childhood services that prepare children for lifelong success.

REACH serves as the driving force behind the revitalization of the Riverside neighborhood in Wilmington, DE. Guided by the Purpose-Built Communities model, our work centers around four core pillars:

• High-Quality Mixed-Income Housing
• Community Health
• Economic Vitality

Together with Kingswood Community Center, a hub of multigenerational programming, and The Warehouse, a cutting-edge teen-designed and teen-led youth center, we form the
WRK Group
— a coalition committed to transforming Riverside into a vibrant, thriving community.

Founded in 1946, Kingswood Community Center, Inc. (KCC) sits in the heart of the Riverside Community located in Northeast Wilmington. KCC's mission is to enable people in Northeast Wilmington and surrounding communities to achieve their potential for economic, social, and personal well-being. KCC offers programs for the youngest and oldest alike, including an early learning center, before and aftercare, youth programs, and a senior center.

In addition to programming, KCC provides resources, opportunities, and events to all ages.

As the Head of Early Childhood Education, you will lead the overall strategy, growth, and delivery of high-quality early childhood services at Kingswood Community Center. You’ll oversee both the pre-K Montessori program and the Montessori-inspired infant/toddler program, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life.

You will not do this work alone. The Head of Early Childhood Education is supported by a collaborative leadership team that includes a Director, Deputy Director, Operations Manager, and Assistant Head of School. Together, this team works to strengthen program quality, support staff, maintain effective operations, and create an exceptional learning environment for children and families.

• Develop, implement, and monitor curriculum that reflects Montessori principles and meets national best practices.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate Montessori curriculum aligned with national best practices.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support program staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Partner with families to engage parents/guardians and connect them to community services.
• Oversee compliance with licensing, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Manage budgets, grants, and contracts tied to early childhood services.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, businesses, agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent KCC in public forums, donor meetings, and community engagement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Educational Leadership, or related field required (must meet state Early Childhood Administrator requirements).
• Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) credential preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in early childhood programming.
• Experience with Montessori teaching or administration preferred.

• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• Certification through DEEDS as an Early…