Early Childhood Education Director

1 month ago

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Lutheran Services Florida Full time
About the Role

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a highly skilled Early Childhood Education Director to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need.

As an Early Childhood Education Director, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the activities of all Delegate Agencies. Your work will involve coordinating Delegates' training activities on the program's Performance Standards and other applicable Federal, State, and Local Standards. You will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Director and Head Start Director and be reviewed through conferences, reports, and program achievements. Participates in the HS/EHS Performance Management efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and monitor the activities of all delegate agencies to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and regulations.
  • Provide ongoing technical assistance to Delegate Agencies, Child Care Partners (CCPs), and/or Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) in coordination with Head Start Managers, directors, supervisors, and coordinators as appropriate.
  • Conducts and/or coordinates training on the Performance Standards and related areas in coordination with the Staff Development Coordinator and other staff as appropriate.
  • Provides training and technical support to the Delegate Agencies, CCPs, and/or FCCHs as it relates their Policy Committee and Parent Committee requirements. Periodically attend executive committee meetings and attend full PC meetings monthly.
  • Meet monthly with Delegate Agencies/Child Care Partners/FCCHs to keep them abreast of the compliance outcomes and/or new developments in the Head Start Program on state regional and national levels or program changes concerning the Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
  • Prepares, maintains, reviews, and updates applicable and related contracts/agreements.
  • Ensures compliance with agreements/contracts.
  • Performs audits on Head Start Management Systems (Program Governance, Recordkeeping and Reporting, Self-Assessment, Planning, Fiscal, Human Resources, ERSEA, Communication, Human Resources, Facilities, Materials & Equipment, Ongoing Monitoring).
  • Provides administrative oversight for ERSEA, Family Services, Disabilities, CLASS, VPK, and Health to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Ensures Child Care Partners and FCCHs have adequate systems in place to maintain highest quality Early Childhood Education services to children and, in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Regulations.
  • Ensures Child Care Partners and FCCHs are compliant with delivering all services that are included in their contractual agreement and the Head Start Performance Standards and Regulations.
  • Provide training and technical assistance and staff development support to Child Care Partners and FCCHs that is inclusive of best practices and continuous improvement as it relates to instructional, curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS assessment, etc.
  • Complete desk audits to ensure accurate Child Plus and Teaching Strategies GOLD data.
  • Reviews and provides feedback and follow-up on monthly status reports.
  • Assists in planning and facilitating monthly and/or quarterly meetings.
  • Maintains agency files and correspondence in orderly manner.
  • Ensures all delegate agencies, CCOs, and/or FCCHs receive necessary information in a timely manner.
  • Assist with the development of grant proposals, contract development, budget preparation, etc.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
  • Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Social Services; Human Services; Business Administration; Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Additionally, we require at least five years of professional leadership/management and supervisory capacity working in compliance, organizational development, quality assurance, quality control in a social service, government, or not-for-profit organization. Relevant knowledge and experience in quality inspections, and auditing, implementation of Corrective Action Plans and follow-up, computer knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA, knowledgeable of relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Significant experience in administration, including balancing regulatory requirements with budget constraints and contract management. Head Start or Early Head Start experience is preferred.

Benefits

Lutheran Services Florida offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Teladoc (24/7 access to doctors), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Long-term disability, Employer-paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D, Health and dependent care FSA, 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, Generous PTO policy, and 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match. Tuition reimbursement is also available.

Why Work for LSF?

Lutheran Services Florida is a mission-driven organization that serves a wide range of populations in need across the state of Florida. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Our staff become part of a supportive community while exploring areas of interest within the organization. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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