Director, Centers for Early Childhood Education - Framingham State University

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

72d•$92,000 - $98,500

About The Position

The Director of the Centers for Early Childhood Education (CECE) is responsible for the administration and management of the CECE and plans, supervises, and assesses personnel, curricula, and activities of our two preschool classrooms: the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab (CDL) and Early Childhood Center (ECC) at Framingham State University (FSU). The Director collaborates with the Framingham Public Schools, FSU Education Department, other FSU departments, and other community partners on instructional programs to provide inclusive, high-quality early education and care experiences for preschool-age children according to research-based child developmental theory and best practices.

Requirements

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Director I or II Certification
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Literacy, Special Education, or related field
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Teacher License in Early Childhood Education, or the ability to secure DESE licensure
Experience teaching in an inclusive setting in the public-school system, private school, or nonprofit organization
Experience teaching in a multilingual educational setting
At least five years of preschool lead teaching experience in an inclusive setting
At least three years of preschool director experience
A demonstrated record of collaboration with a variety of formal and informal preschool consortia and organizations

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience working with or teaching college-level courses in early childhood education or a related field
Familiarity with DESE licensure requirements for early childhood and EEC certification requirements for preschool teacher, lead teacher, and director/administration.
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students

Responsibilities

Ensure that the objectives and practices of high-quality early childhood education and FSU policies and procedures are followed and maintained in the CECE
Provide for the safety of the preschool and college students participating
Supervise the CECE staff and early childhood education pre-practica students, substitute teachers, student interns, work study students, and volunteers
Oversee the development and implementation of the curriculum
Work alongside classroom teachers following the daily routine and curriculum
Work in partnership with the Framingham Public Schools Partnerships for Early Learners (PEL) program and other community partners and organizations
Establish and maintain parent communication through newsletters, online parent portal, Parent Advisory Board, family events, and parent-teacher conferences
Manage the hiring, onboarding, and submission of background record checks for any CECE employee, pre-practicum student, student employee, intern, or volunteer
Plan and implement the annual CECE budget, including payroll, purchases, and collecting and recording tuition for the program
Recruit and register preschool children to achieve full enrollment
Comply with the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards to maintain state licensure and accreditation and serve as liaison to these organizations for the CECE and University
Secure, monitor, and write grants to support the operations of the CECE and community partnerships
Maintain and complete paperwork and portfolios for EEC re-licensure and NAEYC re-accreditation, and annual reports
Collaborate with College of Education faculty and staff on department coursework, committees, and events
Represent the FSU and CECE community, state, and national early childhood organizations and events
Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.