Director of Early Achievers Academy

Since 1955, Malone has served neighboring families, youth, and the Lincoln community with inclusive, social, cultural, educational, employment and welfare services. With our active support against poverty and our vision to create unity and a prosperity consciousness in Lincoln, we are constantly re-evaluating our programs to ensure the current needs of the community are being met.

• Champion the Malone Center mission, vision, and values within Early Achievers Academy.

• Provide leadership and daily oversight of toddler and preschool programming, ensuring that classroom environments, routines, curriculum, and caregiving practices meet the developmental needs of each age group

• Design, implement, and continuously improve developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed early learning environments.

• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting for all children and families.

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate teachers, assistants, interns, and volunteers.

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development aligned with early childhood best practices.

• Provide leadership and daily oversight of staff schedules, classroom assignments, substitute coverage, and daily staffing adjustments to maintain required staff-to-child ratios, appropriate supervision, and licensed capacity at all times.

• Ensure full compliance with Nebraska HHS Childcare licensing regulations and Step Up to Quality standards.

• Oversee CACFP (food program) documentation and reimbursement processes.

• Manage DHHS Subsidies (Title XX) documentation and maintain accurate child records.

• Implement and document required health and safety procedures, including fire and tornado drills.

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families.

• Communicate effectively with parents regarding child development, concerns, and program updates.

• Collaborate with Lincoln Public Schools and community partners to support school readiness and transitions.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and service providers.

• Collaborate with internal therapy staff to support children with behavioral or developmental needs through individualized plans.

• Ensure alignment with grant requirements and program outcomes.

• Develop and manage the Early Achievers Academy budget; monitor expenses and financial documentation.

• Oversee enrollment, onboarding, and maintenance of child records and enrollment files.

• Ensure accurate data tracking and reporting, including use of systems such as Brightwheel.

• Develop, implement, and maintain program policies and procedures.

• Monitor classroom utilization, waitlists, and staffing costs to support program access and financial sustainability.

• Collaborate with organizational leadership and Development staff on grant proposals, program outcome reporting, donor engagement, and resource development, maintaining appropriate family consent and confidentiality.

• Support program operations during and as needed, beyond standard hours.

• Ensure classrooms and shared spaces meet cleanliness, safety, and licensing standards.

• Participate in organizational meetings, events, and cross-department collaboration as needed.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Early Achievers Academy inquiries.