ELC- North Pre- K Program- Program Director

KenCrest•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Effectively administer an early learning program for young children. Provide leadership; guide and facilitate educational programs; support relationships with families and stakeholders; facilitate compliance monitoring and reporting, ensure full program enrollment; support staff in conflict resolution. Assess staff performance and encourage next level professional development. Maintain on-going high quality programming, daily monitoring of lesson plans. Key Relationships: Executive Director, Early Learning Programs; Educational and center administrative Staff; Peer Directors; Education Program Coordinator; Executive Administrative Assistant; Program Coordinator CACFP and Quality Support; funding partners and stakeholders; community partners. Supervisory Responsibility: Administrative Secretary, Teachers / Associates, Aides, Family Service Representative

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field required
Director’s credential required.
Minimum of 5 years supervisory and early childhood program management experience.
Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency, as well as additional database management
Experience and thorough knowledge of Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs required.
Perform at or above the expectations for satisfactory performance in this position within each core competency. The competencies are Innovation, Integrity and Trust, Job Skills/Functional Knowledge, Positive Approaches/Respect for Others, Responsiveness, Safeguards.
Leader – Leader skills include a Strategic Mindset, Drives Vision and Purpose, Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Manages Conflict

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide the program with clear vision; inspire others to participate in the expansion of a vision for the program
Communicate and implement program wide norms based on shared values
Schedule staff to provide adequate and appropriate staff coverage as needed
Assure and monitor active safe supervision practices at all times.
Observe in classrooms regularly
Conduct annual evaluations for supervisees
Oversee and ensure all reporting requirements are being met timely. Design clear accountability systems
Ensure that the center meets DHS licensing requirements at all times
Supervise maintenance of clean, safe and healthy center environments, indoor and out.
Ensure regular staff meetings, TIC (Trauma Informed Care) meetings, parent/family meetings.
Stay current with new thinking in the field
Prioritize learning about new opportunities for expansion and growth in the field
Maintain relationships in the field that allow for collaboration on new projects
Work with the Executive Director to seek and support implementation of multiple grant opportunities to support a vibrant program
Maintain Directors credential and required Professional Development
Communicate in a conscious and clear manner
Ensure opportunities for input from families, educational staff and program leaders
Disseminate and model commitment to the program and team, agency mission, philosophy and goals.
Collaborate with HR and recruiting to interview and onboard new employees; assure appropriate credentialling. Support the process of selection, hiring, training, evaluation and retention of high quality staff across the program.
Collaborate with HR to document, maintain and update personnel records on an on-going basis.
Collaborate with the Education Program Coordinators and Training Specialist to follow up on professional development opportunities for all staff; Routinely evaluate training needs, and feedback from professional development sponsored by KenCrest
Build and maintain positive and productive professional working relationships with community partners and stakeholders. Represent KenCrest and the work of the agency positively in the community.
Collaborate with others to educate and advocate for policy change at the local, state and federal level
Manage the use of all program facilities and resources, including ordering weekly meals and center supplies.
Ensure full and appropriate enrollment in the programs. Monitor attendance.
Problem solves challenging fiscal dilemmas with plans for fiscal improvement.
Oversee and update the titles, rates and program charges for staff in the HR system.
Build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with employees, families, community partners and stakeholders, Model and promote effective problem-solving as needed.
Be a voice for families and staff in meetings with funders and community partners in order to identify issues and solutions in the community.
Participate in city-wide and state-wide planning meetings.
Create a continuous cycle of evaluation, planning, implementing and reflection on outcomes in all program areas.
Oversee, set goals and timelines and support implementation of program-wide accreditation efforts through National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and PA Keystone Stars
Maintain quality effectiveness measures in accordance with state and local requirements and the agency mission, for example, children’s learning outcomes.
Develop and utilize Metrics to maintain quality programming.