Director of Early Childhood Education and Program Development

5 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Full time
Job Summary

People Serving People is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Early Childhood Education and Program Development to lead our Education Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of our early childhood education programs, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements, and promoting integration and excellence across programs and sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Development and Implementation
    • Develop and implement early childhood education programs that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered.
    • Collaborate with managers to ensure program compliance with licensing and accreditation authorities.
    • Lead the development and implementation of annual workplans to drive program transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Staff Supervision and Development
    • Supervise, coach, and develop the Early Childhood Development Program Manager and the Center of Excellence Preschool and Learning Center Manager.
    • Invest in staff professional and leadership development, including training, coaching, and staff development.
  • Partnerships and Community Engagement
    • Develop and maintain partnerships with community leaders, organizations, and governmental agencies to support educational programming efforts.
    • Represent People Serving People in various collaboratives and coalitions to advance the field of early education for children experiencing homelessness.
  • Financial Management and Fundraising
    • Prospect for state, local, and other governmental funding opportunities and maximize revenue capture.
    • Work with the Development Department to align education program development with funding development and provide accurate program information for grant submissions.
  • Policy and Systems Change
    • Participate in public policy and systems change issue identification and engage in coalitions and other spaces to advance policy around early education and access for families experiencing homelessness.
Requirements
  • 5 years' management experience serving socio-culturally diverse populations in Early Childhood Education.
  • 5 years' experience with childcare licensing and inspections, accreditation, and reporting.
  • Experience managing eight or more classrooms across multiple sites highly desired.
  • Experience managing school-age programming highly desired.
  • Experience identifying, implementing, and ensuring fidelity to Early Childhood Education curricula.
  • Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care principles and the impact of trauma on children who have experienced poverty and homelessness or are highly mobile.
  • Experience developing and executing budgets and long-range plans.
  • Familiarity with grants and experience seeking and using grants to fund priorities.
  • Experience harvesting, evaluating, and implementing best practices within/across programs.
  • Project management experience. Project management certification is highly desired but not essential.
  • Able to complete Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training within 90 days and maintain it thereafter.
  • Able to pass a DHS background check.
  • Able to pass a motor vehicle records check and maintain a driver's license.
  • Able to complete overdose response training within one year.
  • Must be able to work after-hours when required to oversee response to emergencies.
  • Willing to center client needs when making operational decisions.
  • Familiar with the historical and present-day consequences of systemic racism and willing to apply an equity lens in decision-making.
  • Training, public speaking, and/or facilitation experience and tools are highly desired.
  • Public policy or systems change experience, orientation, or interest.
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Experience leading and/or managing change, particularly in direct service settings.

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