Child Care Center Personnel Glossary

Head of School
The senior administrator and educator of a private school or preschool.

Before/After School Director
Coordinates and oversees programs for school-age children before or after school hours.

Child Care Director
Coordinates and oversees a center or program that is primarly focused on custodial care of children.

Early Childhood Director
Coordinates and oversees a center or program that provides pre-kindergarten curriculum for young children.

Early Childhood Educator
Provides care and instruction for pre-kindergarten age children.

Early Head Start Director
Coordinates and oversees an infant and toddler program funded at least in part by federal Early Head Start grants.

Education Coordinator
Coordinates educational programs for an early childhood or special needs center.

Executive Director Manages
one or more early childhood programs.

Family Services Professional
Provides family-oriented services, including social services, related to an early childhood program.

Head Start Director
Coordinates and oversees a preschool program funded at least in part by federal Head Start grants.

Head Start Teacher
Provides instruction to children in a Head Start program.

Lead Teacher
The senior educator in a pre-kindergarten program.

Owner
The owner or co-owner of a privately-owned early childhood center.

Preschool Teacher
Provides pre-kindergarten instruction to children.

Regional Director
Coordinates the operation of multiple Child Care Centers or early childhood programs.

Youth Director
Coordinates early childhood or after-school programs, often in a religious setting.

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