Associate Executive Director, Education Services

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The Associate Executive Director, Education, provides leadership and oversight for the education component of the Y Head Start program. This role directly supervises Head Start Site Directors and Early Learning Coaches and is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving curriculum and instructional practices across all program sites.
The AED, Education ensures that curriculum, instructional materials, learning environments, and staff practices align with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), the mission of the YMCA, and evidence-based early childhood education best practices. This leader collaborates closely with service area directors, consultants, and internal partners to ensure strong child outcomes for children of all abilities, including those with disabilities and developmental needs.
This position is primarily responsible for the following core functions and performs other duties as assigned:
Planning

Program Implementation

Family Engagement

Communication and Service Coordination

Record Keeping and Reporting

Ongoing Monitoring/Supervision and Self-Assessment

Human Resources and Supervision

Program Governance and Leadership

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Leadership & Curriculum Oversight

Collaborate with Head Start Site Directors, Early Learning Coaches, and service area leadership to implement the designated curriculum and ensure compliance with federal Head Start requirements and the Y’s mission.

Review externally developed curriculum content and resources and collaborate with vendors to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are developmentally appropriate and aligned to program standards.

Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the curriculum is implemented with fidelity in classrooms and home learning environments.

Guide Head Start Site Directors and key associates in designing high-quality classroom environments that support development and learning.

In collaboration with Head Start Site Directors, plan and coordinate orders for classroom supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as field trip logistics (including transportation).

Associate Recruitment, Training & Supervision

Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training for Early Learning Coaches and Head Start Site Directors.

Support Site Directors with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of teachers, assistant teachers, resource aides, and substitutes, as needed.

Coordinate and support tiered professional development and coaching systems to strengthen instructional quality and classroom practices.

Coordinate associate training and learning opportunities in collaboration with consultants and service area leaders.

Participate in developing the Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) budget.

Provide input to Head Start Site Directors, based on classroom observations and documentation, during associate performance evaluations as needed.

Facilitate and…