Child Development Center (CDC) Director - St. Paul
Jeremiah Program, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Child Development Center Director
Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. By investing simultaneously in a mother's vision for her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she simultaneously reauthors her family's outcome as well as her community's - proof points matter. In 2025, JP actively served over 2,000 moms and children across nine cities in Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; and St. Paul, MN. The Child Development Center (CDC) Director is charged with guiding the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center, creating a relationship rich, data-centered and child development-oriented culture. They maintain the overall health, safety and growth of children enrolled and ensure that operations reflect the mission, values, vision, and purpose of the child development program. The CDC Director manages the center to meet all compliance standards, leads and coaches a team of educators, and in partnership with JP leadership, strategically designs their center towards meeting the needs of single moms. Primary Responsibilities CDC Operations Ensure all CDC operations runs smoothly and efficiently and meet all licensing and health and safety requirements. Prepare staff schedules, manage classroom ratios, and coordinates communication plan in the event of teacher absences. May serve as a classroom teacher substitute when needed. Develop and manage annual program budget with Executive Director, including balancing operating revenues with staffing ratios, and overall expense management and stewardship of all resources. Recruit and enroll families and maintain current enrollments to meet CDC enrollment goals. Collect, record, analyze and report all necessary statistical program data and ensure teachers manage timely, accurate and confidential entry of data in assigned systems. Leverage available volunteer and partnership resources that support CDC operational needs when applicable. Ongoing CDC financial management including collecting family payments, coordinating with families and Family Services on subsidies/funding resources, and collaborating with CST Finance Team on tuition billing. Maintain Parent Aware quality rating by tracking progress on re-rating goals and preparing future submissions. Child Development & Early Childhood Education Lead and oversee the center's instructional and development program. Ensure that every child shows dramatic progress and that the center meets the ambitious performance goals set by center leaders and VP of Second-Generation Programming. Analyze data with teachers regularly to maximize child development and progress. Ensures required and recommended assessments are conducted and appropriate follow-up communication with families on students' current development and progress. Cultivate positive relationships with families, coaching CDC staff to ensure a responsive approach to all activities and acting as a liaison between parents and CDC staff as needed. Conduct required screening of CDC participants using the ASQ tool and working in conjunction with teaching staff and parents to develop, implement, and review growth plans. Team Management Recruit, onboard and supervise CDC staff, ensuring Second-Generation programming goals and licensing requirements are met. Formally supervise, observe, and evaluate all center staff, including 10 classroom teachers, a classroom float, and a Center coach. Coach and develop all center staff via weekly coaching meetings and classroom observations. Track feedback, data, and progress in central tracker for all center staff. Monitor implementation of approved curriculum ensuring teachers have the knowledge, skills and resources needed for successful execution. Partner with Second-Generation leadership to ensure the continuous development of team's knowledge and competencies. Facilitate teaching team meetings to build collaboration and ensure quality service delivery and compliance with the rules and regulations of various applicable laws and regulatory bodies. Program Leadership Model JP core values and foster a professional environment that nurtures a positive and inclusive culture across staff and program participants. Collaborates with campus and CST leaders to provide strategic leadership and develop and implement policies and procedures that further the goals of CDC operations and ensure seamless services for program families. Collaborate with Executive Director and CST leaders to design and implement creative solutions for a CDC that meets the needs of single mothers. Communicate outcomes and input from participants, staff and volunteers to inform program decisions at the local and national level. Engage in regular communication with Jeremiah Program moms and campus leaders to ensure program effectiveness. Educates internal and external stakeholders about CDC programs and needs. Develop and maintain productive relationships with program partners and community resources. Keep informed of emerging policy issues and environmental, governmental and community trends with the potential to affect the CDC. Requirements: BA/BS (Master's degree preferred) in education, human services, social work, or closely related field required 3+ years' experience managing others preferably in an educational setting 2+ years' experience coaching others toward achieving goals preferably in an educational setting Possess or be willing to obtain the required CDC director certification and credentials to perform role Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and belief in the role that its early childhood educational model plays in fulfilling that mission Strong instructional, classroom management and culture building skills Proven track record of results with supporting child development towards age-appropriate benchmarks (socially, emotionally, academically) Dynamic team leader with a track record for building strong "adult culture" Successfully motivates and enlists others in key initiatives Professional maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude Clear, compelling, and responsive written and verbal communication skills The ability to interact effectively across lines of difference and build trusting relationships Building, managing, and navigating relationships with key stakeholders; parents, teachers & children. A continuous growth mindset with a hunger for seeking professional growth Knowledge of community resources and ability to leverage those resources for the benefit of the CDC Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills and an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role Salary & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $85,000 and $91,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous paid time off package. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. By investing simultaneously in a mother's vision for her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she simultaneously reauthors her family's outcome as well as her community's - proof points matter. In 2025, JP actively served over 2,000 moms and children across nine cities in Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; and St. Paul, MN. The Child Development Center (CDC) Director is charged with guiding the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center, creating a relationship rich, data-centered and child development-oriented culture. They maintain the overall health, safety and growth of children enrolled and ensure that operations reflect the mission, values, vision, and purpose of the child development program. The CDC Director manages the center to meet all compliance standards, leads and coaches a team of educators, and in partnership with JP leadership, strategically designs their center towards meeting the needs of single moms. Primary Responsibilities CDC Operations Ensure all CDC operations runs smoothly and efficiently and meet all licensing and health and safety requirements. Prepare staff schedules, manage classroom ratios, and coordinates communication plan in the event of teacher absences. May serve as a classroom teacher substitute when needed. Develop and manage annual program budget with Executive Director, including balancing operating revenues with staffing ratios, and overall expense management and stewardship of all resources. Recruit and enroll families and maintain current enrollments to meet CDC enrollment goals. Collect, record, analyze and report all necessary statistical program data and ensure teachers manage timely, accurate and confidential entry of data in assigned systems. Leverage available volunteer and partnership resources that support CDC operational needs when applicable. Ongoing CDC financial management including collecting family payments, coordinating with families and Family Services on subsidies/funding resources, and collaborating with CST Finance Team on tuition billing. Maintain Parent Aware quality rating by tracking progress on re-rating goals and preparing future submissions. Child Development & Early Childhood Education Lead and oversee the center's instructional and development program. Ensure that every child shows dramatic progress and that the center meets the ambitious performance goals set by center leaders and VP of Second-Generation Programming. Analyze data with teachers regularly to maximize child development and progress. Ensures required and recommended assessments are conducted and appropriate follow-up communication with families on students' current development and progress. Cultivate positive relationships with families, coaching CDC staff to ensure a responsive approach to all activities and acting as a liaison between parents and CDC staff as needed. Conduct required screening of CDC participants using the ASQ tool and working in conjunction with teaching staff and parents to develop, implement, and review growth plans. Team Management Recruit, onboard and supervise CDC staff, ensuring Second-Generation programming goals and licensing requirements are met. Formally supervise, observe, and evaluate all center staff, including 10 classroom teachers, a classroom float, and a Center coach. Coach and develop all center staff via weekly coaching meetings and classroom observations. Track feedback, data, and progress in central tracker for all center staff. Monitor implementation of approved curriculum ensuring teachers have the knowledge, skills and resources needed for successful execution. Partner with Second-Generation leadership to ensure the continuous development of team's knowledge and competencies. Facilitate teaching team meetings to build collaboration and ensure quality service delivery and compliance with the rules and regulations of various applicable laws and regulatory bodies. Program Leadership Model JP core values and foster a professional environment that nurtures a positive and inclusive culture across staff and program participants. Collaborates with campus and CST leaders to provide strategic leadership and develop and implement policies and procedures that further the goals of CDC operations and ensure seamless services for program families. Collaborate with Executive Director and CST leaders to design and implement creative solutions for a CDC that meets the needs of single mothers. Communicate outcomes and input from participants, staff and volunteers to inform program decisions at the local and national level. Engage in regular communication with Jeremiah Program moms and campus leaders to ensure program effectiveness. Educates internal and external stakeholders about CDC programs and needs. Develop and maintain productive relationships with program partners and community resources. Keep informed of emerging policy issues and environmental, governmental and community trends with the potential to affect the CDC. Requirements: BA/BS (Master's degree preferred) in education, human services, social work, or closely related field required 3+ years' experience managing others preferably in an educational setting 2+ years' experience coaching others toward achieving goals preferably in an educational setting Possess or be willing to obtain the required CDC director certification and credentials to perform role Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and belief in the role that its early childhood educational model plays in fulfilling that mission Strong instructional, classroom management and culture building skills Proven track record of results with supporting child development towards age-appropriate benchmarks (socially, emotionally, academically) Dynamic team leader with a track record for building strong "adult culture" Successfully motivates and enlists others in key initiatives Professional maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude Clear, compelling, and responsive written and verbal communication skills The ability to interact effectively across lines of difference and build trusting relationships Building, managing, and navigating relationships with key stakeholders; parents, teachers & children. A continuous growth mindset with a hunger for seeking professional growth Knowledge of community resources and ability to leverage those resources for the benefit of the CDC Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills and an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role Salary & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $85,000 and $91,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous paid time off package. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.