Senior Director, Early Education

COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN’S MISSION:

We make it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing thevital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting change in service to better outcomes for all.

We hold a shared vision for equity :
Those who live, work, and visit Marin, including all racial and ethnic groups, experience fair and just inclusion. We act together to rectify historic patterns of racial, class, and gender marginalization, ensuring that all see themselves reflected in decision making and that all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

Position:
Senior Director, Early Education

Chief Executive Officer

Children & Family Services

$140k/yr-$155k/yr.

Hybrid, Full-time, Exempt

The Senior Director, Early Education, provides operational leadership and compliance oversight for Community Action Marin’s early childhood education system serving children ages 0–12. The role supports service quality and regulatory compliance across Children & Family Services (CFS) programs, including Community Care Licensing, Early Head Start, Head Start, California State Preschool Program (CSPP), General Childcare Development (CCTR), and the Family Childcare Network (FCCHN).

This individual leads the Early Education team including the two Senior Managers, Early Education & Compliance; the Director, Early Childhood Intervention; and Site/Area Managers across nine (9) locations in Marin County. The Senior Director is accountable for early education program operations, compliance, site support, behavioral health/inclusion coordination, with emphasis on consistent implementation, internal monitoring, and continuous improvement.

The role partners with key functional and managerial leaders across CFS, and with key members of agency teams including Finance & Operations, People & Culture, Learning & Evaluation, and Development. In close partnership with the VP, Children, Family & Community Services and key program leaders across CAM, the Senior Director, Early Education works to strengthen high-quality, inclusive, safe, and compliant services for children and families while participating in agency decision‑making responsibilities relevant to their role.

The Senior Director, Early Education, serves on CAM’s Leadership Team.

Program Compliance, Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure program implementation aligns with HSPPS, Title 22, Title 5, licensing requirements, contract requirements, and agency standards.
• Coordinate and strengthen internal monitoring systems, including audits, CLASS assessments, DRDP reporting, licensing readiness, documentation review, and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor program compliance trends and support timely follow‑up on identified gaps, including corrective action plans and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to required reports and monitoring preparation, including PIR, FA1/FA2, DRDPs, licensing documentation, and related funder or regulatory submissions.
• Support timely reporting and internal communication regarding unusual incidents, licensing concerns, compliance findings, and emerging risk patterns, escalating significant concerns to the CEO and other designated leaders.
• Use data in collaboration with the Learning & Evaluation team to identify patterns, improve practice, and support consistent implementation across classrooms, sites, and family childcare homes.

Education Services, Inclusion & Program Quality

• Ensure instructional quality, curriculum fidelity, developmentally appropriate practice, trauma‑informed care, inclusion practices, and positive child outcomes across age groups and service settings.
• Accountable for education, behavioral health, disability/inclusion, and site leaders working to ensure children, including children with disabilities, receive individualized, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate supports consistent with applicable requirements.
• Support team leaders with Practice‑Based Coaching, professional learning communities, pre‑service, in‑service, and other training systems that strengthen…