Early Childhood Center Director

Lead the Future of Early Childhood in Kenesaw, Nebraska!

Position: Center Director / Executive Director

Location: Kenesaw, Nebraska (centered among Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings)

Center Size: Serving ~60 Children

Reports To: Board of Directors

About the Opportunity

Are you a passionate early childhood professional with a talent for business management and community leadership? Do you want to work in a NEWLY RENOVATED center with experienced staff and a supportive community? We are seeking a dynamic Center Director to take the helm of our child care center in Kenesaw. This is a unique, executive-level role where you will directly impact the lives of 60+ children by overseeing not just our educational programming, but also the financial health and strategic future of our organization. If you are a visionary who loves coaching teachers, building community partnerships, and leading a nonprofit business, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference!

What You Will Do

As the Center Director, you will act as the chief administrator responsible for the total operation of our center. Your key areas of impact will include:

• Educational Leadership & Quality: Lead the implementation of high-quality early childhood programs that meet developmental goals and Nebraska Child Care Licensing standards. You will conduct regular classroom walkthroughs, oversee curriculum, and provide ongoing, weekly coaching to our Infant, Toddler, PreK, and School-age teachers. You will also manage relationships with external coaches from Sixpence, Rooted in Relationship, and Step Up to Quality.

• Financial Operations: Oversee the center’s financial health, including leading the annual budget process, managing payroll and taxes, and maintaining accurate ledgers using QuickBooks and ProCare. You will manage tuition payments, analyze classroom profit/loss reports, and ensure all financial and nonprofit regulations are met.

• Fundraising & Grant Management: Drive our mission forward by developing diversified revenue streams. You will manage major grant relationships, lead year-end fundraising appeals, and help donors utilize state income tax credit programs.  You will have the support of a very active board of directors to help meet fundraising goals.

• Staff & Board Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations, including staff coordination, scheduling, hiring, and team-building. You will build a strong relationship with our Board of Directors, facilitate board meetings, prepare financial reports, and guide long-term strategic planning.

• Community Engagement & Compliance: Serve as the face of our center! Maintain communication with families, manage the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), update our website, and share our amazing center stories and activities on Facebook.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to bring your educational expertise and business acumen to a community that values high-quality child care, we want to hear from you!