Director of Early Childhood Education

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the Early Childhood Education Program is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. This role includes 50% teaching responsibilities, ensuring that the director remains actively engaged in the educational process. The director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, higher education transfer partners, and community partners to provide high-quality education, support, and transfer pathways to students. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement the curriculum for the Early Childhood Education Program.
2. Teach courses within the program, ensuring that 51% of the director's time is dedicated to teaching responsibilities.
3. Supervise and mentor full-time and adjunct faculty and staff within the program.
4. Coordinate with community partners to provide students with practical learning opportunities.
5. Oversee the assessment and evaluation of the program to ensure continuous improvement.
6. Manage the program budget and resources effectively.
7. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to early childhood education.
8. Participate in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
9. Oversee communication for the Early Childhood Program, including correspondence with high school partners 
10. Manage the Early Childhood Education class schedule for classes offered at all sites. 
11. Demonstrate leadership and provide direction to market department programs and assist in the recruitment, admission, advisement and registration of students. Assist students with scheduling and registration for successful course and degree completion. Advise students on curriculum and career issues. 
12. Work with other College faculty and administration in seeking and writing grant applications that provide monies for course and program development and enhancement, equipment, and other areas as assigned.
13. Develop work processes and systems to improve interdepartmental cooperation and efficiencies. 
14. Create and pursue a plan to develop professional opportunities within the scope of work responsibilities, department, and College objectives. 
15. Work with college transfer partners to develop and maintain pathways for MTC Early Childhood graduates to earn a bachelor's degree.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

Determined each year. Not to exceed 16 workload hours per academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university required. Experience in a related administrative/public service capacity and/or working with students and parents in an advising capacity required. Experience in a supervisory role required. Experience in higher education or K-12, and agency collaboration highly desired. Exhibit excellent English, communication, and composition writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft® Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with excellent computer and related technology skills required. Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, the ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal direction and oversight. Must have and maintain the ability to successfully pass a background check, including BCI/FBI, prior to and after employment. Valid driver’s license or dependable transportation required. Smart phone required to allow access to MFA-protected services.