School Director-MacArthur

About the Role

A School Director at Tulsa Educare is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations, implementation, and management of the core features of the Educare model. The ideal candidate will model essential qualities such as maintaining a positive school culture, self-initiation, strong critical thinking, relationship-building, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and implement the core features of the Educare Learning Network, including data utilization, intensive family engagement, embedded professional development, and high-quality teaching practices to improve child and family outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal standards, including Early Head Start, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Standards (DHS), Oklahoma Tribal licensing, NAEYC Accreditation standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Develop and review program strategies to ensure continuous improvement based on research outcomes and best practices.
• Oversee implementation of relationship-based, family-centered services.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the facility, including personnel, building and maintenance, budget management, health and safety, and support for children and families.
• Provide support and guidance to school leadership (Director of Family Services, Assistant Director, Master Teachers, and Mental Health Specialist) to develop goals and strategies that meet agency expectations.
• Oversee employee growth and development, including interviewing, onboarding, performance evaluations, discipline actions, conflict resolution, and professional development.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Program Leadership to receive guidance, report progress, plan new strategies, discuss problems, and review program policies and procedures.
• Work with agency leadership to further the agency’s strategic priorities.
• Develop collaborative partnerships locally and nationally.
• Assist with special projects, reports, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge and experience in:
  • Creating an environment of mutual respect and partnership between staff and families.
  • Communicating complex information in an openly positive manner.
  • Facilitating, presenting, and effectively communicating to a diverse population.
  • Displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills with drive, energy, and a passion for the development of people and the department.
  • Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Theories and principles of family engagement, child development, and adult learning.
  • Approaches to working with low-income families and strength-based goals.
  • Balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities while following through to completion.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data.
  • MS Office skills, database software skills, organizational skills, efficiency skills, and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis.
• Must adhere to TEI’s ISMART shared values: Integrity, Shared Purpose, Mutual Respect, Accountability, Reflective Practice, and Teamwork.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family Studies, Social Work, or a related field, including:
  • A minimum of six (6) approved credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
  • Three (3) approved credit hours in Business (approved college credit hours must be on the CECPD recommended approved coursework listing).
• Minimum of three to five years of early childhood administration experience and supervisory/management experience involving multiple direct and indirect reports.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other

• Primarily an office position with some local travel (exposure to normal traffic hazards).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.