Program Director, Early Childhood

palmbeachstate; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Educational leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Early Childhood Program Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of assigned programs. You will coordinate with faculty and staff, manage fiscal resources, and guide curriculum development to meet community needs.

The role emphasizes advising, compliance, and collaboration with external partners, with responsibilities extending to scheduling, meetings, and program promotion across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Four years of related experience.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-range goals, objectives, and priorities for programs.
• Monitors projects to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Acts as a college liaison with outside agencies and community leaders.
• Advises students and faculty on departmental requirements.
• Communicates program information to internal and external audiences.
• Participates in meetings and travels between college locations.
• Publicizes courses and programs and identifies target students.
• Leads and manages staff and student workers as needed.
• Analyzes data on program performance and needs assessments.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Program implementation

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management and oversight of assigned programs. Coordinates and supervises with faculty and staff. Accountable for the fiscal management, administration, and coordination of programs.

What a day of an Early Childhood Program Director looks like:

• Develops long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations.

• Monitors various projects to insure maximum effectiveness and compliance.

• Acts as a College liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders. Communicates program information internally. Consults and advises within area of expertise.

• Advises students and faculty on departmental issues and requirements. Assists instructors with specific needs as requested.

• Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions, such as clarification of College or Campus policy and procedures.

• Participates in various meetings and committees. Travels to meetings, between College locations, and for other purposes.

• Publicizes available student courses and programs and identifies contact specific target students.

• Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly to you. Coordinates the activities of one or more staff. Assists in scheduling and administrative requirements. This may include student workers, part-time, full-time, temporary, and volunteers.

• Analyzes and interpret data that are regularly available on programs and performance.

• Conducts needs assessment to identify knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies required in selecting or designing curriculum to meet customer needs.

• Identifies, writes, and prepares as necessary related curriculum, instructor guides, student guides, handouts and other associated materials for classroom delivery and to promote the program.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications

Skilled in:

• Delivering a high level of customer service

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Implement and manage programs

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Staff Credential

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions

• Operate a motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $53,677.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

The position is open until filled with a first initial review on September 8, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled