Early Childhood Dean; Education Director

Reporting to the Senior Director of Head Start, the Education Director (posted as Early Childhood Dean) serves as the lead for one of DREAM’s Head Start Early Childhood sites, and is responsible for the full implementation of all aspects of DREAM’s Head Start Early Childhood program at their location. The Education Director collaborates with other leaders, teachers, Network staff, and school support staff, to ensure high quality curriculum & program implementation that meet the needs of all students.

The Education Director will also be responsible for supporting school‑based staff with operational information systems, maintaining and analyzing operational data, supporting student recruitment and enrollment, supporting and managing special projects, and coordinating on network‑wide initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys working closely with teachers and other leaders to drive student outcomes while sharing evidence‑based pedagogical practices.

• Ensure high‑quality implementation of program design, including curriculum implementation, health and safety requirements, personnel administration and supervision, and family and community engagement;
• Lead the Head Start location in continuous improvement of programs and systems, including the development and implementation of school improvement plans to meet key performance indicators;
• Contribute to the development of a rigorous curriculum, including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to national standards, through creation of assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans, as needed;
• Set and maintain high expectations and standards for quality teaching and learning that align with mission and organizational culture;
• Ensure all children’s individual health, nutrition, disabilities or mental health needs are met, coordinating with appropriate teammates and service providers;
• Improve quality and effectiveness of education service area and overall organization by initiating, sponsoring and implementing organizational change and by helping others to successfully manage organizational change;
• Lead for the good of the entire organization, understand the big picture and use it as a framework to make decisions.

• Directly supervise site staff and provide, training, coaching, and support for quality improvement and professional growth through regular observation feedback, ensuring program meets all standards established by DREAM, in compliance with Head Start standards and best practices;
• Work closely with classroom teachers and Network and school leadership to plan instruction, analyze student work, and ensure continuity between classroom and intervention work for students with special needs;
• Regularly review lesson plans, observe teachers & support staff, and provide staff with timely, high leverage, actionable feedback;
• Directly support the work of recruiting, selecting, and onboarding a high‑performing team of teachers and support staff.

• Supervise the Family Services team to ensure full implementation of family communications and services;
• Model strong, positive relationships with families;
• Design, implement, and evaluate Family Engagement activities and events;
• Assist teaching staff in developing a system offering families opportunities for enhancing and increasing their child observation skills;
• Participate in team meetings, home visits, and community events as needed.

• Establish performance goals for instructional staff and manage teacher performance evaluations;
• Support teachers and school staff in understanding child outcomes data and using it to improve practice;
• Ensure the utilization of student performance data to customize and improve instruction.

• Foster and facilitate positive relationships and collaboration with network and school‑based leaders to advance efforts that advance DREAM’s mission and goals;
• Support with planning and implementation of team‑wide events, from professional development to team‑building to org‑wide occasions;
• Work with Network and Managing Director of Special Education to support families in the initial evaluation…