Director of Early Learning

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3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $89,200.00 To $ Annually

Grow Early Learning
is a Head Start organization that provides high-quality early childhood education services to children and families of migrant and seasonal farm workers.

We are currently seeking a Director of Early Learning
. This is an in-office postion and travel will be required!

Purpose: The Director of Early Learning will lead, manage and provide oversight of early childhood education services for all Grow Early Learning regions and centers, including the design, development, implementation and evaluation of education services.

Lead Grow Early Learning in the development and execution of School Readiness goals.

Develop processes for selecting and supporting appropriate evidence-based curricula and assessment tools and for evaluating their effectiveness.

Develop systems and processes for evaluating classroom quality.

Develop reporting systems to regularly evaluate and assess child progress and classroom quality indicators and communicate results to stakeholders.

Design
, develop, implement and evaluate a coordinated planned language approach to support the language and culture of enrolled families.

Evaluate
the effectiveness of all education services and plan for enhancement.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience
: MED or MS in Early Childhood Education or related field. Minimum 5 years’experience in an Early Childhood Education leadership role.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability
:
Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards. Strong communication skills including reading and writing; strong leadership and time management skills; organization skills; knowledge of adult learning principles; recordkeeping and computer skills. Ability to guide and motivate individuals from diverse populations. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions
:
Typical office environment. Frequent travel in rural areas in/out of state (2 - 3 days at a time). Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead the development of agency wide school readiness goals that reflect the needs of Grow Early Learning children and are aligned with federal and state systems. Lead the execution of school readiness goals and objectives, making course corrections as needed.

Develop and lead the process for reviewing and selecting curricula, assessment, and developmental screening tools that are appropriate for Grow Early Learning children and families, including stakeholders from the BOD and PC and throughout the organization.

Lead education staff in individualizing curricula and developing appropriate resources specifically for each child.

Lead Grow Early Learning education staff in implementing curricula and creating classroom environments and cultures that are respectful and embrace the cultures and languages of children and families enrolled.

Develop and lead the process for evaluating fidelity to selected selecting curricula, and lead education teams in addressing challenges.

Develop and lead processes for assessing classroom quality, including CLASS, ECERs, ITERs, and other assessment / evaluation tools as necessary. Lead education teams in identifying and addressing challenges.

Lead the development and implementation of systems for child assessment data collection, aggregation and reporting at classroom, center, region, delegate, and grantee levels. Lead education team in developing course corrections as needed at all levels.

Develop reporting systems on school readiness progress and challenges and classroom quality for all stakeholders, including Board of…