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Childcare Center Director

cmcaus
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Site Director needed to manage a Head Start childcare center in Columbia, MO. Responsible for ensuring a quality center-based program that offers families the full range of Head Start services. Will provide child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children 6 weeks to 5 years old. The Head Start program is an early childhood education program with a structured learning environment. Pay is $45,406.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood.
  • Requires 2 years of work experience in the field of early childhood. Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.
  • Requires 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.

Benefits:

  • Excellent insurance package
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid 2 week winter break
  • Free meals
  • Opportunities for advancement.

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Tuesday through Friday

ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA)

CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers. EOE. Find out more at www.cmca.us

 

Salary : $45,406

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