Early Learning Site Director Floater EHS

United Planning Organization Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Planning Organization (UPO) is hiring an Early Learning Site Director Floater-EHS in Washington, DC. The role oversees program operations to exceed OSSE and Head Start regulations and supports Birth to Three implementation.

Responsibilities include enrollment management, staff supervision, budget monitoring, and consistent family communication. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of related experience; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• At least one year of experience as a teacher or administrator in a child development facility.
• Master’s degree preferred with two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet enrollment targets for the center and maintain an active waiting list.
• Maintain a safe center environment with appropriate staff-to-student ratios.
• Ensure accuracy of program data including Prophix, Child Plus and Empower.
• Conduct observations and evaluations of staff performance with Education Manager.
• Orient new hires to division and program.
• Monitor site budgetary operations.
• Oversee ongoing staff/family communication: daily updates, progress reports and family conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Early Learning Site Director Floater EHS

preschool & day care Full Time Regular Full-Time Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

$75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

About UPO

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, DC, and has served the residents of the District since 1962. Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents.” Our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.” Our Promise: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

About the Office of Early Learning (OEL)

OEL’s Mission In collaboration with Family and the community, we will educate, empower, and support children by providing continuous high quality comprehensive services to achieve successful parent engagement and positive child outcomes. The UPO Office of Early Learning has a special focus on helping children from birth to age 3 to grow and thrive in a healthy, supportive environment. Our Early Head Start programs provide infants and toddlers with the tools needed to develop their social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills—steering them in the direction of happiness and success.

POSITION: Early Learning Site Director Floater-EHS (1)

PROGRAM/DIVISION: Office of Early Learning

BULLETIN No: 04102026

SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000 (Commensurate with Education and Experience)

OPENING DATE: October 29, 2026

FIRST SOURCE: N/A

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Early Learning Site Director (ELSD) is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families and the staff to develop to their full potential. The Early Learning Site Director is accountable for

program operation that exceeds OSSE (Office of State Superintendent of Education) and the Office of Head Start regulations and assists with full implementation of UPO’s Birth to Three model.

ELSDs will be accountable for each of the responsibilities detailed below. ELSD roles will vary depending upon the center size. ELSDs will review important decisions with the Director of Early Head Start and be responsive to the requests of the home office. ELSDs will model exemplary behavior in each of the categories below at all times.

Meet specific enrollment targets for the center and maintain an active waiting list. Maintain a safe center environment by ensuring the appropriate classroom staff to student ratio. Ensure accuracy of all program data, including Prophix, Child Plus and Empower.

Conduct consistent observations, evaluations of job performance in collaboration with the Education Manager and Early Learning Specialists, including development and monitoring of progress as it relates to the staff individual goals for professional development. Responsible for ensuring orientation to division and program for new hires. Monitor site budgetary operations. Ensure that center and classroom daily responsibilities are completed, jobs shared and taught to each team member over time. Oversee ongoing staff/family communication: daily communication, children’s progress report and family conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as Social Work, Psychology, etc. and at least 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, plus one year of experience as a teacher or administrator in a child development facility. Strong knowledge in child development and the ability to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, social-economic and cultural backgrounds. Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point), data management systems, and the ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program. Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as, Social Work, Psychology, etc. and two years of experience as a teacher or administrator in a child development facility. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, social-economic and cultural backgrounds. Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point), data management systems, and the ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program. Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k) Matching Plan 100% Vested
• Pre-Determined Leave – (5) Days during Summer, Spring, Winter Break
• Flex Leave < 4 years (4.5 hours of Flex Leave per year)
• Sick Leave 4.5 hours every pay period
• 2 Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Professional Development

This is a Special Trust position subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing .

This position IS Not in the collective bargaining unit of the CWA Union