Early Childhood Program Director
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a member of the agencys senior leadership team, the Early Childhood Program Director oversees all administrative and programmatic functions of Stars Preschool and Early Education Centers. Programs are located in multiple communities on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAMMATIC
Oversee curriculum design and implementation.
Oversee the management of a team of Directors and other associated staff
Oversee the design and implementation of training and professional development of
Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff.
Develop and monitor program policies and procedures.
Develop appropriate staffing patterns.
Oversee child assessment and the appropriate use of assessment data.
Lead/facilitate annual program evaluation and the development and monitoring of
Action Plans focused on program improvement.
Lead NAEYC accreditation process
Assist Center Directors in designing classroom environments.
Observe children at centers, consult with Center Directors and Lead Teachers and participate in team meetings as needed.
Meet regularly with Early Childhood Education Center Directors, Support Staff, and Family
Support Clinicians regarding children with emotional and/or behavioral health needs and collaborate in the development of plans for these children, staff, and families.
Work with Center Directors to ensure the developmental needs of each child are being met and that teaching staff are partnering with parents/guardians and other education, health, and service providers as necessary.
Lead/facilitate parent/guardian education and involvement efforts.
Respond to parents/guardians who have concerns about the program or childrens developmental needs.
Develop strong working relationships with local schools to optimize the coordination of services.
Work with Center Directors to ensure childrens smooth transition to new agency programs and/or public schools.
Oversee and coordinate Early Education transportation and routes
Offer/facilitate professional development trainings as needed
All other assigned duties.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Ensure that the agency's mission statement and statement of values are adhered to in each Early Education Center.
Ensure that the Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff meet licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff
Oversee hiring, orientation and evaluation of all Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff
Collaborate with other community programs to improve quality, availability, and access to care for families with young children.
Collaborate with CEO in expanding and/or enhancing existing programs and developing new programs.
Communicate agency policies and discuss program related issues with Preschool Center staff and Early Education Center Staff.
Participate in contracting, fundraising, negotiations, advocacy, and other activities required to support Stars Early Education programming and Early Childhood Education
Center Directors and Support Staff.
Participate in grant applications to support programmatic and agency needs
Participate in recruiting, building a pipeline of future educators/staff, creating partnerships with Early Education Teacher programs, and other activities required to grow a pipeline of staff and partnerships for Early Education Programming.
All other assigned duties.
Meet regularly with senior leadership team and participate in training, fundraising, planning agency policies, and procedures.
Assist Finance Department in development of annual program budget.
Monitor program spending and oversee budgets for all Early Education Centers.
Oversee equipment selection and purchase.
Support and facilitate data driven decision making and use of evidence-based curriculum and assessment tools
Oversee and coordinate Early Education transportation and routes
Collaboratively oversee and coordinate Early Education food program, audits, and all associated duties
Experience and success with management of a team of administrators/directors and associated staff
Skilled at meeting deadlines and overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously
All other assigned duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in early childhood education or similar field.
Minimum of five years experience teaching young children.
Minimum of three years experience administering Early Childhood programs.
Successful experience with management of a team of administrators/directors and associated staff
Demonstrated strong supervision skills and ability to lead multiple programs in multiple communities
Experience leading workshops and/or teaching adults.
Demonstrated strong facilitation, communication and team building skills.
EEC Director 2 certification in addition, Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certification preferred
Must have transportation to visit centers and attend required meetings/trainings
Prefer applicants have experience with nonprofit agencies
Prefer applicants have experience working with at risk population and families involved with state agencies
Some evenings, weekends, and non-business hours required
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
*Competitive salary commensurate with experience.