Early Education Director - Roxbury

Early Education Director - Roxbury

Department: Child Development:
Early Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Roxbury YMCA

Compensation: $78,000 - $85,000 / year

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a lasting impact on the youngest members of our community? We're looking for a dynamic and innovative Director of Early Education to join our team! In this role, you'll lead with vision, ensuring high-quality educational programs, fostering a nurturing learning environment, and driving the professional growth of our educators. You will work collaboratively with families and staff to create a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement, while also developing curriculum that aligns with state standards and best practices.

If you re an experienced, strategic thinker committed to shaping the future of early learners, we invite you to be a part of our mission to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation.

• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate and multicultural curriculum fostering a progression of skills and social development in all children.
• Meet EEC regulations; full engagement in the MA Quality Rating and Improvement System with intentions of advancing levels; achieve/maintain accreditation status with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); maintenance of the Professional Qualifications Registry.
• Engage program in YMCA of Greater Boston Initiatives for Child Development, including curriculum, assessments, and kindergarten readiness.
• Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, parent meetings, staff development and a learning-based, child-centered curriculum; staff development, supervision, and accountability.
• Develop a weekly schedule for presence in designated classrooms to observe program, interactions, audit paperwork, address issues, and support lead teacher.
• Develop a comprehensive daily program schedule with monthly themes that engage children and are inclusive of all.
• Coordinate parent conferences, communications, and monthly meetings.
• Ensure the safety and protection of every child through structured activity, protocol, and diligent hiring practices.
• Develop and maintain a parent advisory committee (to help facilitate goals, programming priorities, and parent engagement).
• Keeping records is essential for control, evaluation and reports to supervisor, committees, Board of Directors, and licensing agencies.
• Engage in active listening with families to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
• Evaluate the performance of early education Child Development personnel at the site, and review these evaluations annually with the Child Development Team Leader.
• Prepare and submit in a timely fashion all reports required by Branch Executive and Greater Boston Y.
• Prepare the annual budget for the department in consultation with the Child Development Team; administer the budget; take appropriate action to ensure fiscal soundness.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to receive additional funding through various grants that support the growth of early education.
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
• Attending designated staff functions, including annual All-Staff Conference and Quarterly Leadership Meetings.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote growth of mind, spirit, and character values for all, and deliver that training to staff.
• Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by supervisor and program needs.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 5 - 7 years professional teaching experience supervising staff and developing curriculum.
• Must meet EEC qualifications per state regulations for Director II and be 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental progression of skills and program development.

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