How much does an Early Childhood Director make in the United States? The average Early Childhood Director salary in the United States is $109,030 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,654 and $137,083. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Early Childhood Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $75,834 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $91,654 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $109,030 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $137,083 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $162,624 US March 26, 2024
25% $91,654 10% $75,834 90% $162,624 75% $137,083 $109,030 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Sanford Health - Alexandria , MN
Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Alexandria Broadway Clinic Location: Alexandria, MN Address: 1527 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40. 00 Job Summary The Director of Clinic will plan, direct, and assist with the implementation of medical and health services and programs of the ambulatory services department providing clinical services to patients. Establishes appropriate levels of care and ensures that high standards and quality in healthcare are met. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including, but not limited to customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards
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First Hebrew Congregation - Peekskill , NY
Job Description Job Description Overview Lil’ Sprouts Early Learning Center is seeking a full time Early Childhood Director to oversee an existing non-sectarian early childhood/daycare program located in Peekskill, NY starting in June, 2024. The Early Childhood Director will assume overall responsibilities for the success of the Lil’ Sprouts Early Learning Center programs and services for approximately 70 children, ages 18 months to 5 years old. He/she will oversee the daily operations of the nursery school and provide leadership in the areas of academic and non-academic programs, personnel development to support the school mission and growth strategies. Additionally, he/she will support institutional structure, operating procedures, financial stability and plans for Lil’ Sprouts’ future. This person should be able to comply with New York State Licensing regulations and promote and embrace best practices, collaboration, communication, transparency and have technology expertise. In the
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Calhoun Hills LLP - Hillsborough , NC
Job Description Job Description The Assistant Director must be able to perform administrative functions, maintain center operations and sometimes teach in the classroom. This role oversees the function, operation and leadership of the center. The position requires a passion for our work, a strategic vision, significant capacity for marketing and fundraising and the ability to support the day-to-day operations of a high quality Early Childhood program. The Assistant Director must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a passion for nurturing children and their families. Skill and Competencies • Create a culture of support within the school (for staff, families and children). • Cultivate an environment committed to health and safety. • Learn all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire. • Manage operation of the school in the Director’s absence. • Assist the Director to ensure maximum enrollment and effective cost control. • A st
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Uncommon Schools - Camden , NJ
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond. Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. At Uncommon Schools, we know
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MT ARARAT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY C - Pittsburgh , PA
Job Description Job Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES " Ensure adherence to the rules and regulations outlined in the Department of Public Welfare handbook for Child Day Care Centers. " Adhere to regulations for Keystone STARS and achieve/maintain STAR 4 rating. " Oversee finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation. " Administer the facility's program objectives and activities. " Coordinate, plan and implement daily program activities and routines with staff. " Complete an annual written evaluation of staff persons. " Ensure the environment is safe, clean, sanitary, organized, and conducive to learning and child development. " Oversee basic care for children including meal preparation & feedings, diaper changing, toilet training, etc. " Ensure daily communication with parents regarding their child's progress, activities, incidents, concerns, etc. " Ensure proper ratios are maintained in the Center at all times. " Ensure accurate records are ke
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Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Montclair , NJ
Job Description Job Description Shomrei Emunah in Montclair NJ, a play based preschool is seeking a dynamic, warm, and experienced Lead Teacher to join the 2 year old class. The Lead Teacher will work closely with assistant teachers in the class to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and to support the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care. The Lead Teacher is a part-time M-F 8:30-12 with an option to add hours. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Lesley Gering LGering@shomrei.org, Early Childhood Director. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensures and maintains a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. • Creates play based lessons, activities and crafts to meet the goals of the 2’s classroom. • Supervises and trains assistant teachers and updates them on all matters concerning the classroom and curriculum. • Develops weekly lesson plans with assistant teachers’ input to nurture an
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