Early Learning Center Director in Gallatin, Tennessee at Mid-Cumberland Community Agency

The Early Learning Center Department Director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of MCCAA’s daycare program. This role provides leadership, management, and oversight of program planning, financial systems, personnel management, compliance, and community engagement to ensure alignment with DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP requirements, agency policies, and best practices in early childhood education.

Provide administrative leadership, management, and supervision in the following areas:

• Program planning, including strategic planning, community assessment, performance analysis, and training needs assessment.
• Effective and efficient implementation of childcare services across all sites.
• Monitoring and evaluation of service delivery systems to ensure compliance with DHS licensing, CACFP, and agency requirements.

Provide leadership and support for family and community involvement through:

• Parent engagement opportunities that strengthen the home-to-school connection.
• Representation at community boards, partnerships, and committees.
• Building relationships with local schools, organizations, and agencies.

Develop, implement, and maintain program management systems to support documentation and compliance, including:

• Enrollment and attendance reporting.
• Compliance with DHS licensing, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and other applicable regulations.
• Continuous program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Advocating for families and children enrolled in MCCAA childcare programs.
• Leading recruitment and enrollment efforts to maintain full program capacity.
• Securing and documenting in-kind contributions and volunteer support in compliance with agency requirements.
• Attending and participating in meetings, committees, workshops, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.
• Recommending revisions to policies and procedures to align with DHS licensing standards and early childhood best practices.
• Managing special projects and assignments delegated by the Deputy Director.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child and Family Studies, Educational Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in childcare, early childhood education, or a similar program.
• At least three (3) years of administrative or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of DHS childcare licensing standards and CACFP requirements strongly preferred.