Description This is a great career for someone with Early Childhood, Daycare, Preschool, and Social work experience! Reporting to the LSS Program Director of Early Learning Services, the Early Learning Center Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Center located on the East Side of St. Paul. Key duties include managing staffing, scheduling, curriculum implementation, and data collection. The Center Director leads the teaching staff and is accountable for meeting enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. Additionally, the Center Director handles various administrative tasks, such as maintaining children's program records and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on developing a comprehensive early intervention strategy for children and families in our community. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in early childhood, social work, or related human services field. Minimum of 4 years' experience working with young, highly stressed children; experience in child care, preschool or other educational setting preferred. Demonstrated ability to understand and work well with young children and families challenged by economic and personal problems and of varying ethnic backgrounds. Positive attitude and creative thinking, with a passion for working with children Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR training (may be taken after hire). NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge preferred Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated team building and leadership skills. Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks with little direction. Effective oral and written communicator. Maintain valid Minnesota driver's license, good driving record and insurance coverage. Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! Qualifications Education Bachelors of Education (preferred) Bachelors of Early Childhood Education (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.