Director of Education

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Full Time Director Lincoln NE, Lincoln, NE, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary: $89,017.00 Annually

Educare Lincoln is a collaborative partnership between the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL), Early Head Start (EHS), and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. The mission of Educare Lincoln is to help young children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through high-quality early childhood education, and in partnership with their families and the community. The EHS program (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) and the preschool program (ages 3 years to 5 years) promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and their families.

The Director of Education leads the educational programming for children and families enrolled at Educare Lincoln, ensuring a high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning environment. They are responsible for overseeing curriculum development, supporting staff development, and ensuring that educational standards are met, while complying with the required regulations of the State of Nebraska and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Oversee implementation of age-appropriate curricula that promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Ensure alignment of the curriculum with state and national standards, as well as best practices in early childhood education.
• Continuously assess and improve the educational programs to enhance student outcomes.

• Lead and manage a team of early childhood educators, coaches, and family engagement staff by providing support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to staff to improve educational practices.
• Organize and facilitate professional development workshops, training, and ongoing learning for all teaching staff, coaches, and family engagement staff to stay current with early childhood trends and standards.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Early Head Start and Preschool programming, ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Regularly monitor classroom environments and communicate with coaches to ensure they are conducive to learning, safe, and well-maintained.
• Coordinate with the LEP team to collect and analyze data on student progress and program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.

• Oversee the Family Engagement programming to foster strong relationships with families by regularly communicating their child’s progress and program updates.
• Provide resources and support to families.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community resources to enhance educational experiences.

• Ensure the program adheres to all local, state, and national licensing requirements and educational standards including Early Head Start standards and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation for grant funded program reviews and audits, ensuring compliance with all necessary guidelines and policies.
• Act as the named Early Head Start Director when applicable.

• Work closely with the Program Director to create and manage the education department budget, ensuring the cost-effectiveness and management of resources in the education and family engagement departments.
• Ensure that classrooms are well-equipped with educational materials and resources that enhance the learning experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required, master’s preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in early childhood…