Program Director

Child & Family • Middletown, RI

26d

About The Position

You will be responsible for the overall programmatic and operational responsibility for the administration and supervision of the Sandpiper staff and program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related field required.
• Minimum or 5 years’ experience in a childcare setting with at least 1 of those years in a supervisory position required; knowledge of Child Development and RI Early Learning Evidence Base Curriculum and RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) required.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Leadership.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan that addresses programmatic priorities, available resources, and timeline for implementation.
• Utilize and regularly update professionally accepted assessment tools and evaluates program performance and effectiveness.
• Provide training to staff on program evaluation methodology – how to interpret, organize, and present data to support sound making decision making.
• Develop program policies and procedures relating to staff (including new hires), family engagement, financial management, health and safety, risk management, etc. to promote vision, mission, and education goals.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and families to integrate their feedback into the program’s vision, mission, and philosophy.
• Review expenses regularly to identify ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency resulting in net savings on approved budgets.
• Maintain working relationships with the licensing representatives and agency partners – RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), RI Department of Health (RIDOH), RI Department of Human Services (RIDHS), and the RI Department of Education (RIDE).
• Maintain childcare space to ensure a safe environment that meets early childhood education standards and all regulatory agency requirements.
• Implement all standards necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment; requires staff to enforce all safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees