Regional Director
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning · Hershey, PA · 4 wk ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversight of 6 CHS Center Directors leading extensive operations including early learning, family success, health services, and operations programming
- Implements systems that support consistency, alignment, and efficiency between the 6 CHS Centers
- Serves as a highly effective liaison between the CHS Central Office and Center Directors, ensuring strong communication, timely issue resolution, and effective cascading and execution of annual implementation plan deliverables and outcomes
- Manages accreditation and regulatory compliance across the 6 CHS Centers
- Audits budgetary spend to ensure resources are allocated appropriately
- Develops regional and center strategic plans to meet CHS-wide goals
- Cultivates relationships with stakeholders and provides market insights to Central Office and Center leadership
- Supports development, planning, coordination, and evaluation of regional activities. Provides support for professional development planning days and ensures training aligns to center objectives
- Collaborates with Sr. Director of Programs to provide data and other updates to the Executive Director in support of Board of Directors and Board of Managers meetings
- Orients and mentors new CHS Center Directors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree preferred
- 8-10 years of related experience
- Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation and the process for Center application
- Regulatory expectations of covering agencies for Early Childhood including both County and State departments that have oversight
- Ability to travel to and from multiple Center locations
- Stand and sit for long periods of time during classroom observations, meetings, and trainings
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all CHS and MHS staff are considered to be role models for children
- US work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances