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• Supervise the Assistant Director-Operations to ensure effective staffing systems, scheduling, payroll processes, records, facilities coordination, and day-to-day operational consistency.
• Partner with the Inclusion Specialist to ensure responsive inclusion practices, child support planning, teacher consultation, and family partnership.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Youth Programs & Protection in supporting the Inclusion Specialist's work and development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families; respond to significant concerns and serve as the primary escalation point for complex family matters.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategy and participate in hiring for leadership, teaching, administrative, and specialty positions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Facilities, Marketing, and other departments to support effective CDC operations.
• Use program data, family feedback, staffing trends, and financial information to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, education administration, nonprofit management, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in early childhood education or a comparable child and family serving program, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing managers or experienced professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education, licensing requirements, program quality, and safe care practices.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, enrollment management, staffing, and program operations.
• Ability to lead collaboratively while maintaining clear accountability and decision-making authority.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and community-centered approach of The J.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to remain seated at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel and sit on the floor to engage with children at their level.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move children or materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to move quickly and respond promptly to the needs and safety of children.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to supervise and communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Capable of performing indoor and outdoor activities in a variety of weather conditions.
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Agency Information:
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City - or simply, The J - has been a part of the KC community since we originally opened in 1914. Located in the heart of Overland Park, The J has since expanded its footprint and the variety of programs, services, and attractions we offer to our members and guests. With more than 32,000 square feet of additional space after our recent renovation, The J is one of the largest community centers in the city in terms of sheer size and what we can offer to KC-area residents. The J's Mission is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning, and joy, based on Jewish values, heritage, and culture.
