Early Childhood Leader

Placers is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Leader to oversee the strategy, operations, quality, and growth for an early childhood program in a new state of the art facility in Wilmington, Delaware.About the RoleThis role will lead staff, curriculum implementation, compliance, family engagement, partnerships, and program outcomes.ResponsibilitiesLead and continuously improve early childhood programs and services.Oversee Montessori curriculum and program quality.Recruit, supervise, coach, and develop staff.Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.Monitor program outcomes, documentation, and reporting.Support budgets, grants, contracts, and resource management.Build relationships with families, schools, and community partners.Lead staff meetings and professional development.Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Education Leadership, or related field.Progressive management experience in early childhood education.Strong working knowledge of Delaware early childhood licensing rules and regulations, including teacher qualification, credentialing, staffing, and classroom compliance requirements.Must meet Delaware Early Childhood Administrator requirements.Strong experience with Purchase of Care (POC) programs, including program administration, compliance requirements, eligibility, billing, and maintaining accurate enrollment/documentation.Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.DEEDS Early Childhood Administrator certification or ability to obtain within 45 days.First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 45 days.Required SkillsStrong working knowledge of Delaware early childhood licensing rules and regulations.Experience with Purchase of Care (POC) programs.Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Preferred SkillsMontessori experience.