Director of Early Learning

Grow Early Learning Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Flexible Spending Plans

Personal Leave Time

16 Paid Holidays

Public Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Grow Early Learning is seeking a Director of Early Learning to oversee education services across regions, including curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to align school readiness goals with national standards, and to guide classrooms toward culturally responsive practices.

The position requires a MED/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Strong reading and writing communication.
• Strong leadership and time management skills.
• Organization skills and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Recordkeeping and computer skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate individuals from diverse populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of agency-wide school readiness goals aligned with federal/state systems.
• Oversee curriculum selection, assessment tools, and developmentally appropriate screening.
• Lead education staff in individualizing curricula and resources for each child.
• Implement curricula and create classroom environments that honor cultures and languages.
• Develop processes to evaluate fidelity to curricula and address challenges.
• Lead classroom quality assessment efforts (e.g., CLASS, ITERs) and related improvements.
• Manage data collection and reporting of child progress across levels.
• Develop and implement the Grow Early Learning Planned Language Approach.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure high-quality facilities and learning environments.
• Collaborate on system development and staff training/TA plans.
• Lead coaching curriculum for educators and delegates.
• Support centers in pursuing NAEYC accreditation.

Skills

Head Start Standards knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Adult learning principles

Recordkeeping

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

MED/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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Director of Early Learning

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4842

Salary Range: $89,200.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Grow Early Learningis a Head Start organization that provides high-quality early childhood education services to children and families of migrant and seasonal farm workers.

This is an in-office postion and travel will be required!

Purpose: The Director of Early Learning will lead, manage and provide oversight of early childhood education services for all Grow Early Learning regions and centers, including the design, development, implementation and evaluation of education services.

Lead Grow Early Learning in the development and execution of School Readiness goals.

Develop processes for selecting and supporting appropriate evidence-based curricula and assessment tools and for evaluating their effectiveness.

Develop systems and processes for evaluating classroom quality.

Develop reporting systems to regularly evaluate and assess child progress and classroom quality indicators and communicate results to stakeholders.

Design, develop, implement and evaluate a coordinated planned language approach to support the language and culture of enrolled families.

Evaluatethe effectiveness of all education services and plan for enhancement.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: MED or MS in Early Childhood Education or related field. Minimum 5 years’experience in an Early Childhood Education leadership role.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability: Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards. Strong communication skills including reading and writing; strong leadership and time management skills; organization skills; knowledge of adult learning principles; recordkeeping and computer skills. Ability to guide and motivate individuals from diverse populations. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment. Frequent travel in rural areas in/out of state (2 - 3 days at a time). Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead the development of agency wide school readiness goals that reflect the needs of Grow Early Learning children and are aligned with federal and state systems. Lead the execution of school readiness goals and objectives, making course corrections as needed.

Develop and lead the process for reviewing and selecting curricula, assessment, and developmental screening tools that are appropriate for Grow Early Learning children and families, including stakeholders from the BOD and PC and throughout the organization.

Lead education staff in individualizing curricula and developing appropriate resources specifically for each child.

Lead Grow Early Learning education staff in implementing curricula and creating classroom environments and cultures that are respectful and embrace the cultures and languages of children and families enrolled.

Develop and lead the process for evaluating fidelity to selected selecting curricula, and lead education teams in addressing challenges.

Develop and lead processes for assessing classroom quality, including CLASS, ECERs, ITERs, and other assessment / evaluation tools as necessary. Lead education teams in identifying and addressing challenges.

Lead the development and implementation of systems for child assessment data collection, aggregation and reporting at classroom, center, region, delegate, and grantee levels. Lead education team in developing course corrections as needed at all levels.

Develop reporting systems on school readiness progress and challenges and classroom quality for all stakeholders, including Board of Directors, Policy Council, Office of Head Start, Grow Early Learning leadership, and Regional and Center leadership.

Lead the development and implementation of the Grow Early Learning Planned Language Approach to support the language development of children learning more than one language.

Coordinate with other Grow Early Learning leadership staff to ensure that all facilities and playgrounds are high quality learning environments that reflect the culture and support the chosen curriculum.

Develop communication systems to liaise with other Grow Early Learning and Delegate Agency leadership and collaborate on system development to ensure that Education systems are fully supported andimplemented.

Lead and oversee, in collaboration with the Training Manager, the development and delivery of training and technical assistance plans for education and other staff at all levels, including Delegate Agencies, that are developed based on school readiness results, classroom quality assessments, monitoring results, and the Grow Early Learning strategic plan.

Lead the development and implementation of a research based coaching curriculum for all Grow Early Learning and Delegate Agency classroom and education staff.

Lead plans to support all centers achieve and maintain National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.

Participate on management team representing and sharing relevant early childhood education services information and collaborating with other team members.

Represent Grow Early Learning nationally as requested by presenting and speaking at conferences and other events. Act as Grow Early Learning subject matter expert on all topics related to early childhood education and development.

Stay up to date with recent research on early childhood development and education, dual language learners, program evaluation, early childhood environments, and other related topics.

Supervise the School Readiness Specialist and Early Childhood Education Coaches.

Perform other duties as assigned.

We Offer:

• Individualized professional development plans and opportunity for growth
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Personal Leave Time
• 16 Paid Holidays
• Consideration of Public Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Grow Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on Race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.