Executive Director

Executive Director, Alpha House

Alpha House, an early childhood center located on the campus of Holy Family University, is seeking a visionary collaborative Executive Director with passion and skills in leading an early childhood educational center.

The Executive Director of Alpha House provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the University's early childhood program serving PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten students. As a cornerstone of Holy Family University's lab-school model, the Executive Director ensures the highest standards of early childhood education while fostering a nurturing, safe, and innovative learning environment rooted in Catholic values. This role serves as the primary liaison between Alpha House and the School of Education, supporting the development of future educators while ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and child development practices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of Alpha House operations
• Oversee the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices
• Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and engagement
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain high-quality faculty and staff
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff to ensure high-quality instruction and care
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and program goals aligned with University and Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and accreditation requirements
• Foster a positive, mission-driven culture centered on excellence, respect, and child development
• Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and respect
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children and staff
• Respond effectively to dynamic situations with sound judgment and leadership
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
• Ability to lift and assist children, move between classroom environments, and actively engage in a school setting

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in early childhood education
• Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred
• Experience in supervising staff and managing educational programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of early childhood development and best practices
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with faculty, families, and university partners
• Knowledge of DHS regulations and licensing requirements
• Experience with curriculum development and instructional leadership
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change

Interested candidates should submit:

• A 1–2-page cover letter that addresses the following:
• Reason(s) for interest in this position
• Summary of your philosophy of education and examples of how these are applied in a preK environment
• Any other information that may be useful to the search committee highlighting your experience (ex. familiarity with instructional technology, experience supervising PK teachers and staff, highlights of relevant career accomplishments, community partnerships created or took part in, grants written or received, etc.).
• A resume
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Clearances and additional documentation will be required upon offer of employment

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.