Assistant Director of Early Education Programs

South Shore Stars; East Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Stars seeks an Assistant Director of Early Education Programs to supervise, plan and support administrative and programmatic functions across Stars Preschool and Early Education Centers. You will collaborate with the Director, Education Coordinator, Family Services and Center Directors to maintain quality care and education.

The role emphasizes curriculum implementation, staff development, policy guidance and coordination with outside partners.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary studies in early childhood education or similar field required.
• EEC Director 2 certification preferred; Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certification preferred.
• Experience supervising a team of directors and staff.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for team training and collaboration.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assume Director responsibilities in their absence for safety, compliance, and operations.
• Assist in curriculum implementation and program evaluation.
• Help manage a team of Directors and staff; coordinate training and professional development.
• Collaborate to design staffing patterns and ensure appropriate child assessments.
• Oversee program policies, enrollment portals, and accreditation preparation.
• Foster partnerships with local schools and community programs; coordinate transportation when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Facilitation

Collaboration

Coordinating programs

Education

Post-secondary studies in early childhood education

EEC Director 2 certification

Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certification

Job description

General Description

Reporting to the Director of Early Education programs, he Assistant Director of Early Education Programs helps manage all administrative and programmatic functions of Stars Preschool and Early Education Centers, performing many of the responsibilities listed below in consultation and collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator, Family Services, and Center Directors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assume the responsibilities of the Director in their absence, or as requested, as needed for safety, compliance, and operations.
• Assist in curriculum implementation.
• Assist with the management of a team of Directors and associated staff
• Collaborate with the Director and Education Coordinator in the design and implementation of training and professional development of Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff.
• Help develop and monitor program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Education Coordinator to ensure appropriate child assessments and their use.
• Help facilitate annual program evaluation and the development and monitoring of Action Plans focused on program improvement.
• Assist in the maintenance of portals including LEAD, NAEYC, Stars enrollment system, KidKare Nutrition Program, CACVFP, etc.
• Help prepare for NAEYC accreditation process
• Assist Center Directors in designing classroom environments.
• Observe children at centers, consult with Center Directors and Lead Teachers.
• 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.
• Facilitate parent/guardian education and involvement efforts.
• Help respond to parents/guardians who have concerns about the program or children's developmental needs.
• Develop strong working relationships with local schools to optimize the coordination of services for Stars children.
• Work with Center Directors to ensure children's smooth transition to new agency programs and/or public schools.
• Manage Early Education transportation and routes. Drive routes in a Stars vehicle when necessary.
• Other duties reasonably related to the role, or otherwise important to operations as assigned.

General Description

Reporting to the Director of Early Education programs, he Assistant Director of Early Education Programs helps manage all administrative and programmatic functions of Stars Preschool and Early Education Centers, performing many of the responsibilities listed below in consultation and collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator, Family Services, and Center Directors.

Essential Responsibilities

PROGRAMMATIC

• Assume the responsibilities of the Director in their absence, or as requested, as needed for safety, compliance, and operations.
• Assist in curriculum implementation.
• Assist with the management of a team of Directors and associated staff
• Collaborate with the Director and Education Coordinator in the design and implementation of training and professional development of Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff.
• Help develop and monitor program policies and procedures.
• Help develop appropriate staffing patterns.
• Collaborate with Education Coordinator to ensure appropriate child assessments and their use.
• Help facilitate annual program evaluation and the development and monitoring of Action Plans focused on program improvement.
• Assist in the maintenance of portals including LEAD, NAEYC, Stars enrollment system, KidKare Nutrition Program, CACVFP, etc.
• Help prepare for NAEYC accreditation process
• Assist Center Directors in designing classroom environments.
• Observe children at centers, consult with Center Directors and Lead Teachers.
• 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.
• Facilitate parent/guardian education and involvement efforts.
• Help respond to parents/guardians who have concerns about the program or children's developmental needs.
• Develop strong working relationships with local schools to optimize the coordination of services for Stars children.
• Work with Center Directors to ensure children's smooth transition to new agency programs and/or public schools.
• Manage Early Education transportation and routes. Drive routes in a Stars vehicle when necessary.
• Other duties reasonably related to the role, or otherwise important to operations as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensure that the agency's mission statement and statement of values are adhered to in each Early Education Center.
• Apply for and maintain all licenses and permits in compliance with state and local requirements, e.g. EEC licenses, building permits, health certificates, etc.
• Support Center Directors to assure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and Stars policies & procedures
• Support Center Directors in maintaining children's and staff files in compliance with employment standards, licensing, accreditation, and Stars' standards
• Ensure that the Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff meet licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Assist in hiring, orienting, supervising, and evaluating the performance of 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
• Communicate agency policies and discuss program related issues with Preschool Center staff and Early Education Center Staff.
• Participate in fundraising, advocacy, and other activities required to support Stars Early Education programming and Early Childhood Education Center Directors and Support Staff.
• Help contribute to 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.
• Participate in training, fundraising, planning agency policies, and procedures.
• Assist Director in development of annual program budget.
• Help monitor program spending and oversee budgets for all Early Education Centers.
• Participate in equipment selection and purchase.
• Support and facilitate data driven decision making and use of evidence-based curriculum and assessment tools
• 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

• Post-secondary studies in early childhood education or similar field.
• Minimum of five years' experience teaching young children, including infants and toddlers.
• Experience administering Early Childhood programs in a large center.
• Experience with management of a team and ability to lead multiple programs in multiple communities
• Demonstrated strong supervision skills
• Public speaking, facilitation, communication, and team building experienc
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to travel among Stars' locations
• Ability to attend off-site meetings, trainings, seminars, conferences
• Aural and visual acuity
• Ability to maintain concentration amid a range of distractions
• Ability to think critically and conceive of solutions
• Ability to meet time and attendance expectations

All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: 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.