Early Learning Center Director

Must meet or exceed the current qualifications and requirements for Center Director as set by the state of New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing. 

Applicant must meet all NH state licensing requirements for a center-based program: 3– 5 years supervisory experience in a management position. Have documentation of successful completion of at least 3 credits in childcare administration or early childhood leadership and supervision awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; Have a minimum of 1500 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school; and meet one of the following pre-service training/education options: 

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; 
• An additional3000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or in a public or private elementary school and documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center-based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition; 

1. Children with special needs; 
2. Child growth and development; and 

Curriculum for early childhood education; or written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified for the position of center director on or before the effective date of these rules.

Candidate must possess strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to build strong community partnerships.