Program Manager

Reports To : Program Director

Exemption Status : Exempt

Salary Range : $55,000–$65,000

Created : April 2024- Revised October 2025

Position Summary

The Program Manager supports the Director in providing visionary leadership to early childhood and kitchen staff in the implementation of a high-quality early childhood program and the core features (social capital, health and well-being, financial stability, early childhood education, K-12 partnerships, college / career pathways) of a 2gen approach that builds family well-being through intentionality and simultaneously working with children and their primary caregivers in their lives through collaboration with the Family Engagement Manager and Curriculum Manager. The program manager is responsible for the day to day management of the early learning center, ensuring the implementation of comprehensive services including evidence based early childhood education for children ages 0-5, compliance with all DHHS licensing standards for childcare licensing, CACFP regulations, and Douglas County Health Department regulations, implementation of evidence based curriculum, and execution of ongoing professional development for staff through the execution of a regular and ongoing professional development model and coaching cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Early Learning Center and Kitchen Operations & Program Support

• Creates a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication including seeking of diverse viewpoints to ensure growth of the center
• Provides a clear explanation of the “why” behind decisions and seeks to ensure continuity of messaging with the Management Team and partner organizations.
• Fosters mutual respect, communication, and partnership between the staff through relationship building.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including opening / closing the center, managing supplies, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in collaboration with operations, family engagement, and curriculum staff
• Ensure the center is clean, safe, and well-maintained, addressing any safety or maintenance issues promptly.
• Guarantee the center adheres to all local, state, and federal health, safety, and educational regulations.
• Ensure child and visitor safety and serve as the on-site point of contact for families, facilitators, and guests.
• Supervise child learning specialists including hiring, training, scheduling, and project planning.
• Supervise the food coordinators and management of the kitchen and logistics involved (for example : budget, inventory and ensuring nutritious meals and keeping a healthy budget)
• Support transportation logistics and serve as a minibus driver when needed.
• Maintain accurate records for children's attendance, medical information, and developmental progress.
• Collaborate with Director and Management team to ensure operational readiness for all center-based activities and special events.

Staff Management and Oversight

Curriculum and child development

Family and Community relations

Leadership & Staff Development

Program Quality & Continuous Improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Workplace Expectations

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected status.