Director of Early Childhood Education

Description:

The Director of Early Childhood Education is responsible for overall administration and supervision of day care services to families and children of the United Community Center. The director must have experience in early childhood education and the ability to oversee and manage a diverse high-quality education program. The Director of Early Childhood Education reports to the Division Director and is a member of UCC’s senior management team. They must be a strong, hands-on manager, with the ability to lead approximately 25 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Early Childhood Education program.
• Coordinates and supervises the efforts of early childhood staff in developing and maintaining all program components, including education, health, nutrition, social services, parent involvement, mental health, and disabilities
• Forms warm and caring relationships with children and their parents and caregivers that honor the importance of all individuals in the community.
• Ensures that all program services are of the highest quality, meeting Quality Stars daycare standards.
• Reviews the current program model and develops strategies to provide effective publicity and outreach to continually introduce the school to the community and attract new families/encourage enrollment in our preschool programs, including creating opportunities for Early Childhood Center staff and volunteers to be out in the community.
• Ensures all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and all required licenses are up to date.
• Use effective and secure practices in data collection and management to contribute to accurate reporting and protect the confidentiality of staff and participant’s information.
• Ensures all early childhood education employees are trained regularly to meet compliance regulations and have opportunities for professional development. 
• Ensure staff is informed, involved, and integrated in the development and implementation of program outcomes and objectives, as well as individual goals and objectives.
• Works with Family Workers to implement and guide the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).
• Represents the agency and builds strong working relationships with the Department of Education, other government agencies, child care employees’ unions, and other community and city-wide organizations.
• Maintains sound financial management over all early childhood program budgets, fee collection, reporting,  and supports staff who engage with daycare finances. 
• Collaborates with the Division Director and Director of Development in managing and identifying additional funding sources and responding to requests for proposals.
• Collaborates with program directors at UCC to inform and educate neighborhood residents on UCC programs and services to optimize awareness within the community.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: