Laboratory Site Education Program Director

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM, seeks an experienced administrator to provide leadership for NMCoEECE laboratory sites within the College of Education. The role oversees curriculum implementation, licensing and accreditation compliance, staff leadership, and continuous program improvement while fostering collaboration with students, families, faculty, and the community.

The position emphasizes program quality, educational standards, and ongoing improvement, with responsibility

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in curriculum development, program administration, and educational leadership.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and implementation across age groups and developmental needs, ensuring alignment with state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards and the program’s educational objectives.
• Establish and maintain program quality by implementing curriculum practices, program policies, procedures, and standards for laboratory sites; monitors outcomes and continuously refines initiatives to meet strategic goals.
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with children, families, staff, and the community; facilitate meaningful family and community involvement that supports program goals.
• Provide academic oversight and continuous improvement through goal-setting, data collection, classroom consultations, staff guidance, and periodic evaluations of program effectiveness; use findings to improve teaching, engagement, and developmental outcomes.
• Ensure compliance and accreditation readiness by maintaining required health, safety, licensing, and NAEYC standards; monitor adherence to applicable state and federal requirements and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Data collection/analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Education Administration

Job description

Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM, seeks an experienced administrator to provide leadership for NMCoEECE laboratory sites within the College of Education. The role oversees curriculum implementation, licensing and accreditation compliance, staff leadership, and continuous program improvement while fostering collaboration with students, families, faculty, and the community.

The position emphasizes program quality, educational standards, and ongoing improvement, with responsibility