Multi-Classroom Site Director

Reach DANE • Madison, WI

21h • $66,560

About The Position

The Multi-Classroon Director is responsible for directing one of Reach Dane larger sites that has multiple classrooms for ages 0 to 5. The position will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The Multi-Site Director will follow Head Start performance standards, Reach Dane work plans, policies and procedures, city of Madison and NAEYC Accreditation criteria (if applicable). The Multi-Site Director will provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Required
• Registry Level 14 DPI certification in ECE or ECEEN or related DPI cert. or the ability to become DPI certified is desirable
• Extensive experience in the management of Early Childhood programming
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Wisconsin Day Care Licensing requirements, Creative Curriculum, Early Childhood Accreditation, teaching competencies and curricula, parent-child relations, and family support environments
• Extensive experience in successful supervision, staff training and development, and in leadership and advocacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with and sensitivity to low-income and families of diverse cultures
• At least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience teaching preschool children means completion of supervised student teaching or experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program or employment as a public school preschool teacher
• At least 2 years of successful supervisory experience
• Successfully complete a TB test upon hiring
• Must have a valid Wisconsins Drivers License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance
• Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Preferred; other related degrees will be considered
• Knowledge of and experience in special education is desirable
• Experience managing subsidized childcare
• Preferred bilingual, particularly Hmong and / or Spanish

Responsibilities

• Directing one of Reach Dane larger sites that has multiple classrooms for ages 0 to 5.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Follow Head Start performance standards, Reach Dane work plans, policies and procedures, city of Madison and NAEYC Accreditation criteria (if applicable).
• Provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children living in low-income, at-risk environments

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision vacation and sick time
• 4% 403(b) match after 2 years
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane

What This Job Offers

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