Job Summary: 

• Manage all educational aspects of the therapeutic preschool program
• Provide regular professional supervision of direct care personnel including formal and informal observations and periodic performance evaluations
• Ensure that all personnel are informed of their responsibilities related to implementing each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) before the implementation of each IEP
• Select and oversee the implementation of curriculum, instructional, and behavioral interventions
• Collaboratively set school-wide goals and conduct periodic tests, probes, and reviews to support programmatic quality and effectiveness
• Coordinate special events, i.e., program-wide celebrations, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
• Review all paperwork, including, but not limited to lesson plans, quarterly progress reports, attendance records, draft IEP goals, annual reports, etc.
• Create efficient schedules for therapists based on IEP mandates and the anticipated provision of make-up sessions
• Track grant implementation and file for modifications to the budget or programmatic narrative
• Prepare submissions to the CPSE for annual and requested reviews

Skills on Resume:

• Program Management (Hard Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• IEP Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Selection (Hard Skills)
• Goal Setting (Hard Skills)
• Event Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Document Review (Hard Skills)
• Grant Tracking (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Train, coach, supervise, and manage all full-time and part-time staff and volunteers in the program
• Take responsibility for the performance, management, evaluation, and recognition of educators
• Manage the approved childcare center budget
• Ensure the center operates within all provincial licensing regulations, health services regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
• Offer excellent customer service to participants, educators, parents, and volunteers
• Facilitate or directly provide mediation and resolution to parent-program conflicts as they arise
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records, case notes, files, and documentation
• Lead and develop a team of passionate and nurturing educators
• Partner with families to promote informed involvement in all aspects of their child's care and empower them as their child's first educator and advocate
• Grow and maintain positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community members

Skills on Resume:

• Staff Training and Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Performance Management (Hard Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Customer Service (Soft Skills)
• Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
• Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
• Relationship Building (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Maintain continued Program Licensure Regulations, NAEYC Accreditation, and an increased QRIS Rating Score.
• Manage Assistant Directors, Program Managers, Curriculum Specialists, Lead and Assistant Teachers.
• Oversee the scheduling and maintenance of the cleaning company, carpet cleaning, pesticide company, and other maintenance-related professionals.
• Maintain a warm and safe physical environment that is clean, orderly, appealing, and conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Coordinate recruitment, orientation, and admission activities of new children and parents at the beginning of the school year in August and during the year.
• Coordinate and conduct Staff and Parent Orientation, training, and meetings.
• Conduct staff evaluations, and supervise teaching staff and other personnel assigned to implement daily classroom and program activities.
• Review/update the program Educational Curriculum and Program Handbooks periodically.
• Review/approve weekly and daily lesson plans for developmental activities.
• Develop and implement Staff Development Activities.
• Administer/supervise Standardized Assessments and monitor students’ records.
• Supervise the development and publication of the Program’s newsletter.
• Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
• Manage budget, supervise expenditures as warranted, and prepare financial reports of activities of the program.
• Work with vendors and supervise food purchases for the children's meal program.
• Select and approve orders for educational materials and equipment in conjunction with the teachers.

Skills on Resume:

• Licensing and Accreditation (Hard Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Maintenance Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Environment Management (Soft Skills)
• Recruitment and Orientation (Soft Skills)
• Staff Training (Soft Skills)
• Curriculum Review (Hard Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with the Center's philosophy
• Serve as a mentor/coach to the early childhood team
• Create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns
• Consistently executes plans that ensure the company’s mission of serving families and children, in alignment with company values, policies, and national accreditation standards
• Builds relationships quickly with prospective and currently enrolled families
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes impacting the delivery of ECE
• Efficient planning and allocation of center resources in alignment with children’s needs and budget guidelines
• Actively leads teaching staff to effectively accomplish center targets, objectives, and goals
• Develops teaching staff by conducting ongoing observations, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities with a focus on employee engagement and retention
• Leads learning of the entire staff by facilitating professional development days, intentionally following through on event learning activities, providing eLearning access, and conducting instructional staff meetings
• Ensures teachers instruct children using developmentally appropriate practices while consistently and effectively utilizing approved curriculum
• Ensures orientation and training is received by all new and experienced teachers and/or others and equips employees with job-critical knowledge and education
• Conducts financial analysis of center results, evaluates, assesses, and determines the course of action with the manager, meets budgetary expectations
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with state licensing authorities, community contacts, and National Support Center personnel
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures

Skills on Resume:

• Center Operations Management (Hard Skills)
• Mentorship and Coaching (Soft Skills)
• Family Partnership Building (Soft Skills)
• Mission Alignment (Soft Skills)
• Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Resource Planning (Hard Skills)
• Staff Leadership (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Work in close partnership and collaboration with the Governor's Office to support a unified vision, the Governor's positions and policies, goals, and strategies to advance early childhood across the Company.
• Establish and nurture highly effective relationships with internal and external partners, customers, and other stakeholders that promote and leverage strategies to advance the priorities of OEC and the Company.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other state agency officials and local leaders involved in early childhood issues to advance the administration's strategic direction.
• Plan, organize, direct, administer, and evaluate programs within OEC, consisting of approximately 130 permanent classified employees, 275 contractors, and a budget of more than $295 million.
• Focus on creating a work environment that furthers equity and prioritizes high morale, empowerment, accountability, and productivity.
• Supervise the Deputy Director, three Division Directors, the Early Childhood Leadership Commission Director, and an Executive Assistant
• Develop, approve, and lead the implementation of overall OEC goals, Company values, strategic framework, policies, budget, and procedures toward the accomplishment of its mission.
• Set priorities for monitoring and redirecting resources within OEC to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
• Promote organizational development within OEC while creating a culture of quality and process improvement.
• Provide oversight for fiscal management of OEC, including approving operating expenses within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintaining a positive financial position.

Skills on Resume:

• Strategic Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Stakeholder Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Program Administration (Hard Skills)
• Organizational Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Goal Setting and Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Resource Allocation (Hard Skills)
• Fiscal Management (Hard Skills)