Executive Director - Early Childhood

People Architects•Shaker Heights, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for an Early Childhood Development Center. This role involves leadership and management of overall operations, including staff supervision, financial management, program development, and community engagement.

Requirements

Highly proficient in child development principles, best practices in early care and education, and the latest parenting trends.
Exceptional written, verbal communication skills and active listening skills.
Demonstrated success managing government grants and contracts.
Board of Director (or other governance board) accountability.
Highly proficient developing and managing non-profit budgets.
Bachelor’s in early childhood education or related field, or equivalent experience and education.
State Career Pathway Level 5
At least 5 years of experience in the management of an early care and education facility at the Assistant Director, Director, Executive, or Administrative level.
Experience working in a tiered quality rating system.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to all staff to ensure overall program excellence, as aligned with the Ohio Early Learning and Development standards, including financial management and funding, administration, fundraising, communications, and operations.
Manage daily staffing levels, supervise and evaluate teachers, hold staff meetings, and determine in-service training needs.
Directly supervise and evaluate the curriculum specialist, compliance specialist and enrollment specialist, and hire an assistant director in consultation with the Board of Directors.
Attend Board meetings, provide regular reports on center operations, and participate in special Board and committee meetings as an ex-officio member.
Review, maintain and revise Center policies in alignment with the Board of Directors.
Oversee county and state grant programs.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders including parents and families, staff, local elected officials, funders and community organizations.
Facilitate trusting parent and staff relationships through consistent, clear and empathetic communication and follow-through, and with active participation in the parent engagement committee.
Collaborate with Shaker City Schools (and other school districts) on appropriate service placement of children with developmental challenges and special needs.
Manage all fiscal operations, including the center’s budget, tuition, and grants.
Oversee building vendors and suppliers.
Partner with staff to identify and fulfill training needs based on teacher evaluations, professional development plans, and observations.
Consistently reinforce and manage the integration of technology at all staff levels.
Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to keep the center at the forefront of the early care and education fields.