Executive Director, Early Childhood Programs

Upstate Caring Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Director of Early Childhood Services to supervise daily department operations, ensure regulatory compliance with NYS Education Department and OCFS standards, and manage records for program efficacy and progress.

The role coordinates with internal and external bodies, oversees professional development, and leads activities as part of the Education Division to advance the agency’s strategic goals and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education and either enrollment in a graduate program or completion of the NYSED School Building Leader or School Administrator certification.
• Experience in an educational setting or preschool setting preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily program/department operations, including budget monitoring, interviewing, hiring, scheduling and coverage, on-site orientation, staff meetings, and staff and program performance evaluations for the 4410 preschool program and the day care program.
• Coordinate existing services, initiate innovations, develop new programs and coordinate program expansion in support and achievement of the agency’s strategic goals and division work plans.
• Oversee and maintain the timely completion of all necessary records and reports to ensure compliance within the program and with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with agency program departments and inter-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of quality services.
• Coordinate services with state and federal governmental and regulatory entities, community and local agencies and health care providers when applicable to ensure that program needs are met.
• Ensure that the program/department operates in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ensure ongoing staff training and professional development needs are met and that staff certifications and/or licenses are current.
• Participate in activities as part of the Education Division and Preschool Program administrative team that may include meetings, trainings, committee work and committee leadership.
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the VP of Education
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards

Skills

NYS Driver's License

Intermediate Computer Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education

Job description

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Director of Early Childhood Services to supervise daily department operations, ensure regulatory compliance with NYS Education Department and OCFS standards, and manage records for program efficacy and progress.

The role coordinates with internal and external bodies, oversees professional development, and leads activities as part of the Education Division to advance the agency’s strategic goals and community partnerships.