Job Description: Education Director
General Management Responsibilities:
- Enforce online discipline while maintaining a supportive and understanding approach appropriate for children and families.
- Achieve academic goals through collaboration with online educators, parents, families, and the youth committee.
- Integrate educational policies and guidelines from quality assurance bodies and government entities into the platform's curriculum.
- Perform all necessary tasks to accomplish the platform's educational mission as requested by the Board/CEO/Department of Education.
- Manage applications for grants, bursaries, and funding opportunities for the platform.
- Maintain accurate family records, including attendance, demographics, grades, and other required data.
- Meet with parents, students, and committee members-virtually or in person-to discuss needs, progress, and concerns with empathy and clarity.
Financial Responsibilities:
- Support the platform's annual budget, grants, and bursaries.
- Propose budgets for supplies, materials, staff, and equipment.
- Review and recommend requests for instructional materials and resources within the approved budget.
Marketing Responsibilities:
- Ensure clear, consistent, and family-friendly communication with staff, students, and families.
- Encourage staff participation in parent-teacher and community events, both virtual and in person.
- Actively engage with the online and local community to build meaningful relationships.
- Investigate comparable platforms and explore ways to enhance offerings.
- Develop and manage promotional materials for the platform.
Technology Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all online learning resources and platforms are fully functional, accessible, and user-friendly for families and students of all backgrounds.
Resource Management Responsibilities:
- Fully utilize available online tools, materials, and youth support services.
- Ensure compliance with relevant authorities and safety regulations for virtual environments, with a focus on child safety and well-being.
Education Management Responsibilities:
- Establish curriculum guidelines in collaboration with administrators and the youth committee.
- Develop and manage activities that demonstrate progress for families and students as alternatives to traditional exams.
- Chair and manage internal committees to ensure academic goals are met.
- Ensure that accreditation procedures and standards are followed.
- Develop academic benchmarks for families and students.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of online learning materials and resources.
- Oversee the development of extracurricular activities within the online environment.
- Set educational standards and goals for families and students.
- Maintain up-to-date records, including progress tracking, retention statistics, and family development.
Event Planning and Engagement Responsibilities:
Plan and organize engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and events for families and students, always considering the emotional, social, and educational needs of children and their caregivers:
- Prenatal: Workshops and support groups for expecting families.
- Birth to Kindergarten: Activities supporting early childhood development and caregiver engagement.
- Kindergarten to 6th Grade: Interactive learning events, webinars, and workshops for primary education.
- 6th Grade to 8th Grade: Programs focused on middle school development and academic growth.
- 8th Grade to High School Graduation: College preparation, career readiness, and senior-year programming.
- Support and encourage family involvement through events, inclusive, community-building events meetings, and special interest groups.
Reporting and Planning:
- Prepare and present reports, including board reports, progress demonstrations, and educational data.
- Plan and conduct virtual or in-person faculty meetings.
This role offers an opportunity to lead an innovative and dynamic online learning environment while building meaningful, trust-based relationships with children and families. The Education Director plays a vital role in shaping not only academic outcomes, but also the daily experiences and well-being of the families they serve.
Department Learning Center Role Education Director Locations FACCES, FACCES Employment type Full-time Client FACCES