Assistant Director of Early Childhood

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood will provide leadership, management, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the District's Early Childhood Programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the design, planning, development, evaluation, maintenance, and expansion of the District’s Early Childhood Programming across the district according to state and federal requirements
• Support the design, establishment, and maintenance of public-private partnerships that expand early childhood educational opportunities to support recruitment and retention of children
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the district to support, improve, and enhance early childhood programming and other district priorities
• Compile and analyze programming data to generate quarterly and annual reporting to internal and external stakeholders and as needed
• Respond promptly, consistently, and appropriately to the district's internal and external stakeholders' requests and concerns related to the department's programming
• Use multi-platform district tools to gather data to create, design, improve, and disseminate communication pieces that inform, report, and highlight various aspects of the department's programming
• Lead the campus administrators, staff, and faculty in support of implementing, conducting, and promoting developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
• Keep abreast of and synthesize current research and best practices by networking with other educational leaders
• Direct the improvement of the instructional models and programs through observation, visitation, demonstration, and staff training
• Coordinate and conduct presentations for district personnel, parents, and the community
• Perform teacher observations to develop and implement appropriate professional development and to support the instructional needs of the District’s Early Childhood Programs
• Coordinate and manage budget and compliance efforts for the Early Childhood Programs
• Develop program handbooks, revise guidelines, and provide updates of the State and Federal guidelines in accordance with district, federal, and state regulations
• Design and prepare proposals, budgets, reports, and grant applications, and evaluate data for fiscal audits and financial responsibilities of the Early Childhood Programs
• Manage and coordinate any grants associated with Early Childhood to ensure compliance
• Review documentation and data for program compliance and data integrity
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in content and/or related field required
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
• Board Approved T-TESS Certification
• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience at the campus or district level preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Programming and Curriculum
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and excellent interviewing, supervising, data collection, and report-writing skills
• Progressive experience and knowledge in special programs, including teaching and/or related services activities and supervision or administration at the level of coordinator or higher
• Possesses a moral and ethical compass
• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, required