Sr. Director, Early Learning and Family Well Being

Would you like a career that changes lives while working with a team built on shared values? Look no further! At Youth In Need, we value community and relationships. We encourage courageous spaces, leaning into discomfort, and stretching your learning muscles. As a Sr. Director of Early Learning and Family Well Being you will provide program oversight and leadership to ensure that program operations are of high caliber. You will develop the leadership abilities of program managers through reflective supervision and one-on-one coaching and mentoring. You will lead and model professionalism and teamwork by developing and maintaining supportive, professional relationships with children, their families and colleagues

Our Company:

Since 1974, Youth In Need has helped to create safe places for the area's most vulnerable youth and children. We have nearly 500 employees who serve more than 8,000 children, teens and families at nearly 100 locations in six counties in Eastern Missouri.

Youth In Need has been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for several years. We are nationally recognized by the US Department of Health and Human Services as an exemplary program. We value social justice and are dedicated to enhancing racial equity.

This Position:

We are looking for our next Sr. Director of Early Learning and Family Well Being. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Public Administration, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field. This position will provide leadership to the education, health, nutrition and family engagement components of an early childhood program. In addition, this roles serves as the senior leader for two large early childhood centers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Missouri Licensing Regulations for early childhood centers, and have deep knowledge of early childhood systems at the local, state, and federal levels. A strong understanding of infant/toddler development, prenatal supports, and family engagement practices is required. Must be able to navigate Microsoft office products and program specific software.

Experience:

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education or a related human services field. Experience overseeing or managing center-based early learning programs, preferably in both school- and community-based settings. Proven experience in program development, people management, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and systems-level oversight. Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive leadership.

Ability to be CPR certified and acquire a Class E License is required.

• For the full job description, please email Careers@YouthInNeed.org or visit www.youthinneed.org.

This is a salaried position with pay starting in the $80,000 / year range

Why Apply?

We offer an extensive amount of competitive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance at competitive cost
• Paid Time Off including 12 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, 12 Sick Days and 10 days Vacation within the first year (which increases with service
• 401k with 3% Employer Match
• Education Assistance
• Growth Opportunities

No phone calls please. If you have questions, please email Careers@YouthInNeed.org.

Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $80,000