Early Learning Site Director Floater EHS

United Planning Organization • Washington, DC

2d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Early Learning Site Director Floater-EHS fosters an environment in which children, families, and staff can develop to their full potential. The role is accountable for program operations that exceed OSSE and Office of Head Start regulations and supports full implementation of UPO’s Birth to Three model. Responsibilities may vary depending on center size. The director reviews important decisions with the Director of Early Head Start and responds to requests from the home office, while modeling exemplary behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as Social Work or Psychology.
• At least 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• At least one year of experience as a teacher or administrator in a child development facility.
• Strong knowledge of child development and ability to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data management systems and ability to use or learn an electronic timekeeping program.
• Effective organizational skills and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and/or FBI fingerprinting and pre-employment drug screening, as applicable.
• Subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as Social Work or Psychology.
• Two years of experience as a teacher or administrator in a child development facility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data management systems and ability to use or learn an electronic timekeeping program.
• Effective organizational skills and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet center enrollment targets and maintain an active waiting list.
• Maintain a safe center environment and ensure appropriate classroom staff-to-student ratios.
• Ensure the accuracy of program data, including Prophix, Child Plus, and Empower.
• Conduct regular observations and performance evaluations in collaboration with the Education Manager and Early Learning Specialists.
• Develop and monitor staff progress toward individual professional development goals.
• Ensure new hires receive division and program orientation.
• Monitor site budget operations.
• Ensure daily center and classroom responsibilities are completed and that duties are shared and taught to team members over time.
• Oversee ongoing staff and family communication, including daily communication, children’s progress reports, and family conferences.
• Review important decisions with the Director of Early Head Start and respond to home-office requests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching plan; 100% vested.
• Predetermined leave: five days during summer, spring, and winter breaks.
• Flex leave: 4.5 hours per year for employees with less than four years of service.
• Sick leave: 4.5 hours every pay period.
• Two personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager