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Early Childhood Education Program Director

Fairhaven, MA • On-site

Little People's College
Education Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
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$52K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Little Peoples College rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of an early childhood program licensed for 73. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality education and care for children, aged 1 month – 12 years, while maintaining compliance with licensing regulations, NAEYC accreditation standards, and program policies. The Program Director fosters a positive culture for children, families, and educators and leads continuous quality improvement efforts across the program.


The ideal candidate is a strong instructional and operational leader who is passionate about early childhood education, staff development, family partnerships, and creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. 


A central office team offers essential supports to allow directors to focus on children, families and educators. Various members of the office team conduct interviews, handle subsidy enrollment, authorizations and billing, clerical/ secretarial tasks, etc. The regional director offers significant coaching.


Key Responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and direction for the early childhood program

· Develop and maintain a positive and professional workplace culture, with a focus on collaboration and accountability

· Create and facilitate continuous quality improvement initiatives and program goals

· Manage daily operations, staffing, scheduling, ratios, classroom coverage, facilities and safety standards

· Ensure program compliance with all company, state, federal and local regulations, policies, procedures and reporting requirements

· Promote staff growth, engagement, collaboration, accountability, and retention

· Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum, environment, assessment tools, and individualized learning plans aligned with program philosophy and early learning standards and best practices

· Build positive relationships with children, families, and community partners

· Manage child enrollment, staffing needs, waitlist, and billing

· Maintain and ensure accuracy of records, documentation, and reporting requirements

· Model confidentiality, professionalism, ethical leadership, and effective communication

· Detailed responsibilities shared at interview


Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong understanding of child development and early childhood best practices
  • Experience with reflective practice and adult learning
  • Ability to build strong, positive relationships with educators and families
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Experience with coaching, mentoring, and staff development
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
  • Proficiency with technology and administrative systems


Individualized benefits package


Salary commensurate with education and experience


Requirements

  • EEC Director I certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field, preferred
  • Associate’s degree and coursework/ experience acceptable if coupled with EEC Director I certification and demonstrated EEC leadership experience
  • 3 years experience in licensed early childhood education
  • 1 year supervisory or leadership experience: supervising staff, managing operations, engaging with families and ensuring high-quality practices
  • Demonstrated experience with licensing compliance, NAEYC accreditation and continuous quality improvement is highly desirable
  • Must be passionate about children and supporting their growth into becoming the best that they can be and equally as passionate about leading and supporting the educators who guide them


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