Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

About Agenda For Children, Inc.

Agenda for Children works to build a Louisiana where every child can thrive. We support children and families by expanding access to essential resources, promoting healthy development and a strong start in life through high-quality early education and care, and strengthening the people, organizations, and systems that support children.

For over 40 years, Agenda for Children has worked to expand opportunity and support the well‑being of Louisiana’s children and families. Our work is grounded in the vision of our founders, shaped by the lived experiences of those we serve, and driven by a commitment to building systems that empower children, families, and educators.

• Kids Come First:
  Every decision starts with what’s best for children.
• Lead with Integrity:
  We act with honesty, empathy, transparency, and respect in everything we do.
• Families Matter:
  We recognize families as the foundation of a child’s healthy development and well‑being.
• Start Strong:
  We invest early, knowing that strong starts lead to stronger futures.
• Support People and Partnerships:
  We champion the growth and leadership of those who care for and work with young children.
• Collaborate with Communities:
  We listen, learn, and build with the people we serve.
• Strengthen Systems:
  We inform and influence policies, programs, and practices to ensure they are effective and responsive to the people they serve.
• Learn and Adapt:
  We use facts, feedback, and real‑life stories to guide our work.
• Steward with Care:
  We manage resources responsibly and with accountability.

• This is a rare opportunity to help lead one of the most distinctive early childhood programs in Louisiana. The Director of City Seats is the primary administrator and relationship anchor for the entire City Seats program, responsible for ensuring that every provider is supported, every child is enrolled and served well, and every partner, from early learning centers to the City of New Orleans, has a trusted point of contact.
• You will manage a team of four Early Care and Education Specialists, who are practice‑based coaches embedded in City Seats centers, and work closely with the Managing Director of City Seats to move the program forward. This is high‑touch, high‑stakes work that combines instructional leadership, compliance oversight, partner relations, and team development. The right person brings deep knowledge of early childhood education, a genuine love of coaching and building relationships, and the organizational discipline to manage a complex, multi‑site program.

We are looking for someone who understands that in early childhood, relationships are critical. If you are energized by the challenge of bringing together educators, families, and community partners around the well‑being of young children, this role was built for you.

• Program Oversight & Compliance (40%)
  • You are the accountability anchor for the City Seats program. You will:
    • Monitor and ensure provider compliance with MOUs, LDOE requirements, and City Seats licensing standards across 40+ sites
    • Conduct regular site visits to observe coaching cycles, build center relationships, and document findings
    • Facilitate monthly provider meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for all City Seats partners
    • Lead crisis mediation and problem‑solving across provider, partner, and family relationships
    • Prepare monthly reports to the City of New Orleans and other partners; ensure all reporting is accurate and on time
• Coaching & Staff Development (30%)
  • You directly lead a team of four ECE Specialists who coach teachers and leaders at City Seats centers:
    • Reflectively supervise, evaluate, and develop Specialists through individualized support and performance planning
    • Manage portfolio assignments, ensuring each Specialist is well‑matched and meeting monthly coaching deliverables
    • Design and implement team onboarding; build partnerships with professional development providers to strengthen the coaching team
    • Track and report all coaching data through Salesforce and Child Plus
• Operations & Strategic Planning (15%)
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, documentation systems, and operational…