Division Director of Early Education and Care

Job Summary:

The Division Director of Early Education and Care provide strategic leadership, oversight, and administrative management for all early education programs within the organization. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, drives program quality, and fosters environments that promote school readiness, family engagement, and child well‑being.

Ensures interpretation and implementation of all aspects of Head Start Performance Standards, DEEC regulations, funding sourcerequirementsand policies/practices. Work in partnership with management team for the common goal ofprogramsexcellence.

Responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as oversight of the Perrault Childcare Center and the Child and Family Community Engagement (CFCE) grant through EEC. Collaborate with the agency’s senior management team to lead and align early learning initiatives with the agency's mission, ensuring that all policies and procedures demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.

• Provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership for all Early Learning Programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals,mission, and long‑term growth.

• Lead division wide planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure high quality service delivery.

• Develop and implement innovative strategies that promote school readiness, child development, and family engagement. Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations aligned with federal and state laws.

• Lead program planning in collaboration with staff, Policy Council, and Board.

• Ensure mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with legal requirements.

• Maintain regular and effective communication with the Board and Policy Council.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations.

• Represent the program in external meetings, coalitions, and community forums.

• Maintain membership and participation with the Mass Head Start Association

• Provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership for all Early Learning Programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals,mission, and long‑term growth.

• Lead division wide planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure high quality service delivery.

• Develop and to implement innovative strategies that promote school readiness, child development, and family engagement. Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations aligned with federal and state laws.

• Lead program planning in collaboration with staff, Policy Council, and Board.

• Ensure mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with legal requirements.

• Maintain regular and effective communication with the Board and Policy Council.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations.

• Represent the program in external meetings, coalitions, and community forums.

• Oversee program budgets, grants, contracts, and financial compliance, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

• Support the development of policies, procedures, and systems that improve efficiency and accountability.

• Ensure effective communication across the division and with organizational leadership.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of early education programs, ensuring they meet or exceed quality standards.

• Monitor program performance using data-driven systems, continuous quality improvement practices, and evidence‑based models.

• Ensure environments support children’s cognitive, social‑emotional, and physical development.

• Oversee a management system that ensures Quality Mentoring;
  
  Teaching and Learning practices which support professional development for achieving positive teacher outcomes.

• Conduct Community Needs Assessments to inform program design and services.

• Guide strategic planning efforts and ongoing program evaluation.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations