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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM DIRECTOR
General Description
As a member of the agency's senior leadership team, the Early Childhood Program Director oversees all administrative and programmatic functions of 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 for children.
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 agencys 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 Stars 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
Masters 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.
MUST HAVE 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
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed
to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team
that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families,
using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work:
Enable parents to work
Help each child reach their full development potential
Facilitate positive youth development
Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure
At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity
benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age : gender and gender identity : race :socio-economic status : sexual orientation : physical or mental ability: ethnicity: veteran status :education status :religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.
General Description
As a member of the agency's senior leadership team, the Early Childhood Program Director oversees all administrative and programmatic functions of 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 for children.
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 agencys 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 Stars 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
Masters 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.
MUST HAVE 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.
- All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work in a nonsedentary environment.
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed
to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team
that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families,
using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work:
Enable parents to work
Help each child reach their full development potential
Facilitate positive youth development
Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure
At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity
benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age : gender and gender identity : race :socio-economic status : sexual orientation : physical or mental ability: ethnicity: veteran status :education status :religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.
