Education Director

Education Director

The Education Director (site) will ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones by implementing evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments. By leading the Educational Support at their site, the Education Director will focus on ensuring that all the children and families will be ready to succeed in Kindergarten and life while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

With the support of the Deputy Director of Early Childhood, in collaboration with the Program Director and Central EC Leadership Team, each Early Childhood Education Director is responsible for the following at the program site :

Strategic Oversight

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and supervision across all areas of the program to support staff (i.e., Education Director, Family Advocates, Maintenance, and Food Service), children, families, and partners.
• Work with parents on the Center Policy Committee to design and implement high-quality programming that best meets families' needs and interests.
• Set and communicate the program's goals to ensure it aligns with the agency's vision, goals, and strategic direction to ensure alignment with program operations.
• Oversee the development and execution of strategic initiatives and projects to drive program growth and improvement.
• Ensure effective governance practices by collaborating with the Central EC Leadership Team and other key stakeholders.

Curriculum Implementation and Support

Continuous Quality Improvement

Program Design and Management

Data Analysis and Reporting

Communication and Partnerships

Stakeholder Engagement

Training and Capacity Building

Family Engagement

Record Maintenance, Screening, and Assessment

Professional Development

Minimum Qualifications