Senior Director of Schools

Sunbeam Family Services, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Schools is responsible for the overall management and operation of Sunbeam Family Services directly operated early childhood schools, including sites delivering Head Start and Early Head Start services. This role partners with the Chief Program Officer to ensure consistent, safe, and high-quality school operations. This position provides leadership through direct supervision of Community Directors and supports consistent practice, staffing stability, health and safety, accreditation, and fiscal accountability across all sites. This role supports the implementation of Head Start and Early Head Start requirements at the school level and ensures clear communication and reporting as part of the agency’s internal leadership. In alignment with Sunbeam’s mission, all employees and volunteers are expected to demonstrate cultural humility, uphold Sunbeam Family Services’ core values, and perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence while serving children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience overseeing licensed early care and education sites, preferably in a multi-site environment.
Experience supporting the implementation and operational requirements of Head Start and Early Head Start services.
Experience in staffing leadership, safety oversight, accreditation, and budget management.
Experience supporting the implementation of systems and services related to children and families in other settings.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC, Childcare Licensing requirements (local and state).
Demonstrated well-developed leadership ability, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff in a consistent, supportive and accountable manner.
Ability to work and communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external and community members
Ability to handle and prioritize a variety of work assignments
Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and exercise critical thinking skills
Advanced knowledge and understanding of ChildPlus.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to master other software as needed.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties
Ability to navigate multiple software systems and curriculums including, but not limited to, Sage, Martus, Teaching Strategies Gold, Devereux Early Childhood Assessment, CLASS, and Conscious Discipline.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes.

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight of directly operated schools to ensure consistent implementation of Head Start, Early Head Start, state child care licensing, accreditation requirements, and other grant and regulatory requirements at the school level.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of Community Directors.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children, families, and staff across all schools, including emergency preparedness and incident response.
Ensure schools meet and maintain NAEYC accreditation standards, where applicable, and support continuous quality improvement efforts.
Oversee school-level budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with approved plans.
Provide data-driven reports and strategies for efficient and effective service delivery.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including DHS, OHS, OECP, NAEYC, and the Educare Network to support compliance readiness and strong school operations.
Actively participate on the Internal Operations Team and Leadership Team.
Represent Sunbeam in community partnerships, collaborations, and special initiatives as assigned.
Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or a member of the Executive Team.