Job Description

Job Location: Mary Holland Campus (Headquarters) - Omaha, NE 68132Vice President of Educational Programing
Starting pay at $110,000/year DOE
Programs: Centers serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age:
A.W. Clark Child Development Center – licensed capacity of 235
Spellman Child Development Center – licensed capacity of 140
Tier 3 school for K-12: Lavigne Learning Center – approximate capacity of 40 students
About CSI
Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty, and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care. Child Saving Institute (CSI) met the need in a revolutionary way—putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional, and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive.
Child Saving Institute (CSI) is looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to make a difference! We’re on a mission to champion what’s best for each child and family.
As the Vice President of Educational Programming, you’ll be a key executive leader responsible for shaping the future of our early childhood and specialized K–12 education services. You will provide strategic direction, ensure regulatory excellence, and drive innovative instructional practices that support children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. In short, our Vice President of Educational Programming will lead high‑impact programs, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑responsive educational services.
What makes CSI special…
- GROWTH – Professional development and leadership opportunities
- FUN – A mission-driven culture that values collaboration and care
- IMPACT – The opportunity to positively influence children, families, and the community
Here’s who we are looking for…
Someone who:
- Brings strong, reliable, and collaborative leadership
-  Has deep experience working with children, youth, and families
- Leads with integrity, compassion, and sound judgment—especially in high‑stakes situation.
- Thrives in complex, highly regulated educational environments
- Excels in building teams, developing leaders, and driving organizational excellence

QualificationsDo you think you’d be a good fit for this role? Ideally, you are:
• Equipped with a Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Experienced with 7+ years in educational programming and 5+ years in leadership
• Knowledgeable in child development, early childhood education, special education law, trauma‑informed practices, and social‑emotional learning
• Skilled in budget management, strategic planning, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Effective in collaboration with school districts, education agencies, mental health providers, and community partners
• A strong communicator with exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Confident making complex, high‑level decisions with sound judgment
• At least 21 years of age
Bonus Points
• Experience leading multi‑site or multi‑program educational systems
• Familiarity with quality rating systems, accreditation processes, or specialized therapeutic education
• Background in program growth, innovation, or grant‑funded educational initiatives
What You’ll Do
• Provide executive leadership to early childhood and K–12 educational programs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local education regulations
• Oversee educational leadership teams, hiring, evaluation, coaching, and professional development
• Implement evidence‑based instructional models and trauma‑responsive approaches
• Lead fiscal stewardship—including budgeting, utilization, and resource allocation
• Partner across internal departments (finance, HR, facilities, clinical services, quality improvement)
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and continuity of care
• Manage educational data, reporting, accountability measures, and continuous quality improvement
• Drive programmatic innovation, sustainability, and long‑term strategic vision
What You’ll Get
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick time accruals
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) matching up to 5% — fully vested immediately
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted, on-site childcare (if applicable to this role)
• Birthing (up to 6 weeks) and non‑birthing (up to 2 weeks) paid leave
• The opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking, mission-focused culture