Early Childhood Center Manager

Early Childhood Center Manager Child Care Group - 3.3 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Nutrition Community engagement Operations management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Expense management Early childhood education Mid-level Performance management Bachelor's degree in early childhood education Supervising experience Bachelor's degree in child development Bachelor's degree Team management Financial control management Child Development Personnel management in education Budget management in education Practicing budget management in an educational setting Leadership Communication skills Early Childhood Education Educational program management Full Job Description Why Join ChildCareGroup Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup's (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. At CCG, we believe strong leadership creates strong outcomes. Join a mission‑driven organization where your work directly supports children, families, and educators while building high‑quality early learning environments and thriving communities. Why This Role Matters As an Early Childhood Center Manager, you serve as the leader of a Head Start and Early Head Start program, ensuring high‑quality services for children and families while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. Your leadership shapes the learning environment, supports staff success, and strengthens family engagement and community partnerships. This role goes beyond operations — it is about creating a culture of excellence, accountability, and care where children can grow, families feel supported, and educators can thrive. What You'll Do Oversee daily center operations and ensure compliance with Head Start, licensing, NAEYC, and CCG standards. Lead, supervise, and support staff to promote high performance, accountability, and a positive work environment. Monitor program quality across education, family engagement, health, nutrition, and special services. Manage budgets, track expenditures, and support financial accountability for center operations. Build and strengthen community partnerships to enhance services and advance program goals. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. Significant leadership experience with strong supervisory and financial management skills. Knowledge of early childhood best practices, compliance standards, and child development. Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead teams effectively. A mission‑aligned leadership style grounded in integrity, collaboration, and commitment to children and families. ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.