Division Director of Early Education and Care

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council•Lawrence, MA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division Director of Early Education and Care provide strategic leadership, oversight, and administrative management for all early education programs within the organization. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, drives program quality, and fosters environments that promote school readiness, family engagement, and child well‑being. Ensures interpretation and implementation of all aspects of Head Start Performance Standards, DEEC regulations, funding source requirements and policies/practices. Work in partnership with management team for the common goal of programs excellence. Responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as oversight of the Perrault Childcare Center and the Child and Family Community Engagement (CFCE) grant through EEC. Collaborate with the agency’s senior management team to lead and align early learning initiatives with the agency's mission, ensuring that all policies and procedures demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education or related field to administer a comprehensive early childhood program required,
Minimum of five years in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration.
Ability to serve as the Head Start director as defined by federal regulations.
Ability to prepare, monitor, and report on funding applications.
Department of Early Education & Care (DEEC) Director II qualifications required (knowledge of DEEC & Head Start regulations a plus).
Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and grant writing skills.
Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of our children and families, including some evenings/weekends.
CPR and First Aid certificates preferred or ability to maintain CPR/ FA within 30 days of hire.
Show documented proof of current physical exam, negative TB test and proof of MMR immunity. (Hepatitis B immunity is advisable).
Must have a suitable CORI, SORI & DCF background check on file prior to employment.
Must have a suitable fingerprint check completed prior to employment.
Ability to work effectively with and meet the needs of people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, cultures, nationalities and languages that make-up the rich complexity of GLCAC employees, partners in the community, and clientele. Everyone is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission of building an environment of fairness and opportunity where people are valued for their unique contributions.