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Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO)

CAPNEMO Little Learners Academy Family Advocate/Assistant Center Director: Full

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Kirksville, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$50,702 / year median in Missouri

+11% projected growth

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ORG CAPNEMO Little Learners Academy Family Advocate/Assistant Center Director:

Full-Time -Kirksville CAPNEMO Little Learners Academy has an immediate opening for a Family Advocate/Assistant Center Director Family Advocate/Assistant Center Director is responsible for working with families, assessing their needs, and assisting in meeting needs according to program objectives. The FA/ACD must be qualified to work with families that are expecting and/or have very young children in a culturally relevant manner. They must have knowledge of prenatal development, breastfeeding, drug and alcohol prevention, early childhood development, Head Start requirements, and be sensitive to families and their individual needs. They must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and be respectful of varied family cultures and environments. The FA/ACD must be able to work well with partner sites to provide family services to the parents and oversee daily center operations, including assurance of compliance with

Head Start Performance Standards and Missouri Child Care Licensing Regulations Employee Experience:

Prefer AA with staff supervision experience. Will train the right candidate. Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB risk assessment, and participate in all required training. As a mandated reporter, you must report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect hotline, following Missouri Law and current Agency procedures. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits include:

Health Insurance Sick/Annual leave Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership 403b retirement 13 State and Federal Holidays Paid Holiday Break