Director Children's Village

Join Our Team as the Children’s Village Director!

Location: Fort Wayne Indiana

Are you a passionate leader ready to shape young minds, inspire a team, and drive meaningful change? We are a human services organization dedicated to equipping families with life skills for economic and family stability. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Child Care Director to oversee daily operations, execute strategic goals, and create a lasting impact.

As the Children’s Village Director, you will lead with intention, guiding and inspiring a team of educators and staff to create a positive and nurturing environment for children and families.

Your work will include cultivating relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders to strengthen our programs and expand our reach. Operational excellence will be at the core of your responsibilities, as you oversee compliance, staff development, and resource management to ensure sustainability and success.

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about creating transformative experiences for children and families while empowering a team to achieve their full potential. If you’re ready to make a difference and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a system of care with all families that promotes overall health, well-being and engagement.
• Drive strategic execution, ensuring resources are aligned to create sustainable success.
• Manage programmatic budget and revenue generation.
• Report and analyze center performance, program strategy, and financials.
• Coordinate program curriculum and implement instructional strategies based on regulations, center philosophy and best practice standards.
• Generate and implement new ideas that will increase center effectiveness and service to the community.
• Act as a professional resource regarding early childhood education and child growth and development.
• Participate in all accreditation processes and evaluations.
• General supervision, training, retention and motivation for all Children’s Village staff.

Qualifications:

• Preferred degree in early childhood education or a related field, or equivalent qualifications as defined by Indiana childcare licensing regulations.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a management role.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for business use
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to lift 30 pounds.

Core Competencies:

• Goal-oriented and and skilled in problem solving.
• Strong leadership and employee development abilities.
• Commitment to excellence, respect, integrity, and service.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on children and families.
• Lead with passion and contribute to our community.
• Align your work with your faith and values.

Apply Now! Full job description available during the interview process. If you are ready to lead with passion and make a difference, apply today!

• Commitment to excellence: Makes sure program standards meet all applicable laws, federal guidelines, and accrediting bodies while balancing client services.
• Hope now and for eternity: Ensures hope to clients and to staff who are providing direct care to those in need.
• Respect for all people: Upholds respect for all clients and staff and ensures program services are meeting the needs of the community.
• Integrity in relationships and resources: Gains the trust of other organizations, staff, and the leadership team through sound work standards and performance.
• Service as a reflection of our faith: Treats others as the mission of the organization reflects.
• Trust in Christ and His Word: Establishes trust with clients, staff, and partners by serving those in need with compassion.