Program Support Lead

Robbins Childrens Programs Inc; Attleboro (MA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

Holidays

Professional development

Health & dental

Paid breaks

Supplemental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Robbins Childrens Programs Inc. is seeking a Program Support Lead to oversee daily operations, staffing, and compliance for our preschool and school-age programs. You will mentor 20+ educators, guide curriculum development, and ensure alignment with Massachusetts EEC standards.

This leadership role bridges administrative oversight with family partnership, delivering engaging programming and a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff while coordinating events and staff development.

Formación

• EEC Director I or II preferred or fully qualified as a School-Age Group Leader.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an EEC-licensed childcare environment.
• Schedule flexibility to manage split shifts and varying hours.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in rapidly changing situations.
• Experience collaborating with families and staff to plan events and partnerships.

Responsabilidades

• Supervision: oversee scheduling and mentoring of 20+ educators and assistants.
• Observations & reviews: conduct classroom observations and annual performance reviews.
• Regulatory alignment: ensure compliance with EEC health, safety, and educator-to-child ratios.
• Record keeping: manage spreadsheets for orders, grant budgets, and other information.
• Health & safety: coordinate monthly emergency drills.
• Behavior intervention: provide active assistance in classrooms for behavioral challenges.
• Creative programming: develop enrichment clubs, STEM curriculum, and hands-on activities.
• Daily flow: direct the seamless daily operation of both programs.
• Mission advocacy: promote Robbins Children's Programs' core mission with families and staff.
• Event coordination: execute program-wide family engagement activities and seasonal events.
• Family communication: maintain open updates and partnerships between home and center.
• Community outings: coordinate local outreach and staff presence at events.

Conocimientos

Supervisory leadership

Observations & reviews

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Communication

Educación

EEC Director I or II

School-Age Group Leader qualification

Descripción del empleo

The Program Support Lead assists with overseeing the daily operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance of our Preschool and School Age programs. They are expected to embrace the Robbins Children's Programs philosophy and mission. This leadership role helps to manage a team of Educators, offers behavior support, gives guidance on professional and curriculum development, and strictly follows the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing standards. The Program Support Lead acts as a vital bridge between administrative oversight, family partnership, and active leadership. This role requires flexibility, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate in a positive manner with colleagues, children, and families.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks vacation/20 quarterly sick time/2 personal days
• Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays recognized annually.
• Professional Development: 5 professional development days plus fully paid training.
• Health & Dental: Comprehensive health insurance and dental plans with 50% of premiums paid by the company.
• Paid Breaks: A 45-minute paid lunch break for shifts over 6 consecutive hours
• Supplemental Insurance: Company-provided allocated funds towards supplemental Optima plans.
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for internal advancement within an expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision: Assists in oerseeing, scheduling, and mentoring a group of 20+ group of teachers and assistants, modeling adaptive leadership and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Observations & Reviews: Conduct regular, structured classroom observations and annual performance reviews to evaluate Educator effectiveness.
• Regulatory Alignment: Maintain compliance with all EEC regulations regarding health, safety, and Educator-to-child ratios.
• Record Keeping: help manage spreadsheets for orders, grant budgets, and other information
• Health & Safety: Coordinate monthly emergency drills
• Behavior Intervention: Provide immediate, active assistance in classrooms when behavioral challenges arise
• Creative Programming: Think outside the box to establish unique program offerings, enrichment clubs, STEM curriculum, and hands-on activities that keep children excited and engaged.
• Daily Flow: Assist in directing the seamless daily operation of both programs
• Mission Advocacy: Actively promote and implement the core mission of Robbins Children's Programs, fostering a supportive, nurturing, and enriching environment for children, families, and staff.
• Event Coordination: Help to execute program-wide family engagement activities, seasonal celebrations, and major events (such as the Annual Holiday Fair) using creative themes to build a strong community network.
• Family Communication: Maintain open, proactive communication regarding program updates and center highlights, building strong collaborative partnerships between the home and the classroom. Participate in meetings when needed.
• Community Outings: Help coordinate community presence and local outreach initiatives, including supporting staff presence at neighborhood markets and events.

Qualifications

• Certification: EEC Director I or Director II preferred/ fully qualified as a School-Age Group Leader
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in an EEC-licensed childcare environment, managing teams of 5+ preferred.
• Schedule Flexibility: Proven ability to manage a schedule that requires a split shift
• Core Competencies: Proven ability to demonstrate flexibility and appropriate responses in rapidly changing situations
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated experience conducting collaborative family/staff meetings, planning events, and establishing strong partnerships with diverse family/staff backgrounds.
• Curriculum Expertise: Proven experience developing and integrating engaging school-age STEAM projects.
• Requirements: Must pass all mandatory Massachusetts background record checks (BRC) and hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid