Senior Director Education

NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION INC; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION INC seeks a Senior Director of Education to lead educational programs from early childhood through adult education. The role oversees Head Start and LGSH, ensuring high-quality, equitable services aligns with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

The Senior Director will supervise education leadership staff, foster family engagement, and collaborate with schools and workforce partners to advance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in education.
• Bachelor degree in Education or related field is required.
• Experience managing Head Start/Early Head Start or similar federally funded programs.
• Proficiency with data systems, compliance reporting, and educational technology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for educational programming from early childhood to adult learning.
• Oversee LGSH, Head Start, and related education initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Head Start standards and state guidelines.
• Supervise education leadership staff and support personnel.
• Engage families and community partners to support education outcomes.
• Monitor program quality, assessment systems, and instructional supports.
• Manage budgets and grants for education programs.

Skills

Leadership in education

Head Start experience

Data comprehension & compliance

Educational technology

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Education

Job description

Position Title: Senior Director of Education

Location: Newport, KY 41071

Salary: $75,000-80,000

Reports To: Vice President of Children's Services

Supervises: Early Education, Adult Education, Classroom Support, Head Start/EHS Sites, LGSHF

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Education is responsible for leading and overseeing the agency’s educational programming across the lifespan—from early childhood education to adult learning and workforce development. This includes strategic and operational oversight of Head Start and Lincoln Grant Scholar House (LGSH), a two-generation education and housing program. The Senior Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, equitable educational services and promotes school readiness, family engagement, lifelong learning, and career advancement. The Senior Director provides strategic vision, ensures compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, and fosters a culture of excellence among educators and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a vision for holistic education services that align with organizational goals.
• Strategic Leadership: Drive continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic planning across education programs.
• Strategic Leadership: Integrate LGSH into broader educational programming, aligning with Head Start, Adult Ed, and workforce advancement efforts.
• Strategic Leadership: Serve as the educational policy and program expert for executive leadership.
• Program Oversight: Lead and manage programs such as Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Adult Education, and other community learning initiatives.
• Program Oversight: Provide direct supervision to the LGSH Director and ensure compliance with academic, housing, and wraparound support services at the LGSH campus.
• Program Oversight: Ensure compliance with federal and state education mandates, including Head Start Program Performance Standards and state education guidelines.
• Program Oversight: Oversee curriculum selection, classroom quality, assessment systems, and instructional supports.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise education leadership staff, including classroom supervisors, instructional coaches, and support personnel.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Foster professional development opportunities and coaching for staff at all levels.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Conduct performance evaluations and promote a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Family & Community Engagement: Support family involvement and parent education home-based initiatives, including those tied to residential support at LGSH.
• Family & Community Engagement: Build partnerships with schools, higher education institutions, and workforce training providers.
• Family & Community Engagement: Represent the agency in local and regional education networks and coalitions.
• Data & Evaluation: Oversee the use of assessment data to monitor student progress academic milestones, and overall program effectiveness.
• Data & Evaluation: Ensure data-informed decision-making and compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Data & Evaluation: Analyze LGSH student outcomes and ensure continuous improvement and case conferencing across departments.
• Data & Evaluation: Lead evaluation efforts and apply findings to improve instruction and outcomes.
• Data & Evaluation: Use agency and funder systems reporting platforms to track outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
• Budget & Compliance: Develop and manage departmental and grant budgets, including LGSH education and housing related requirements.
• Budget & Compliance: Ensure sound fiscal and administrative oversight of educational grants and contracts.
• Budget & Compliance: Participate in audits, site reviews, and monitoring visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education.
• Deep understanding of early learning frameworks, adult education practices, and workforce pathways.
• Experience managing Head Start/Early Head Start or similar federally funded programs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data systems, compliance reporting, and educational technology.
• State teaching certification and/or program director credential.
• Experience with CLASS, ECERS, TS GOLD, or similar assessment tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other community language).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and inclusive education models.

*NKCAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We strongly encourage people of Color, people with disabilities, women, bilingual people, and former or current recipients of public assistance to apply for available positions.

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