Director Of Early Childhood Education

Title: Director of Early Childhood Education

Position Description: The Director of Early Childhood Education is a twelve-month administrative position responsible for planning, oversight and evaluation of programs and services designed to expand the availability of high-quality early childhood care and education opportunities consistent with the Branford Public Schools Strategic Plan.

Supervision Received: The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent & Director of Student Services

Salary: per Branford Bargaining Contract - $142,423 - $149,919

Start Date: July 2024

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective district-wide programs for early childhood education including:

• School-Based Pre-Kindergarten

• Early Years Center

• Family Resource Center

• Monitor and ensure that Branford Public Schools complies with all guidance and reporting required by the CSDE, Connecticut After School Network policies, Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

• Manages program budget, finances and competitive grant and entitlement funding applications and disbursement.

• Coordinates the adoption and delivery of research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum in all early childhood programming, including play-based instructional practices.

• Supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality professional development for certified and non-certified staff.

• Works in collaboration with the administrative team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programming and effective transition to kindergarten.

• Coordinates district special education services for early childhood education.

• Assists in the recruiting, interviewing and selection of a talented workforce.

• Regularly provide feedback and formally evaluate assigned staff.

• Seeks opportunities to reduce the financial burden on families while maintaining a fiscally sustainable program through fee collection.

• Manages time effectively to be accessible and to ensure appropriate on-site supervision during hours of program operation.

• Collaborates with building principals to sustain high-quality programming including summer camp and enrichment programs

• Works in conjunction with Shoreline Adult Education to meet the goals, objectives and long-term vision of the adult education program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree in Education (area of study may include: early childhood, elementary education, curriculum and instruction, special education, or other related service areas)
• Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092)
• Experience implementing educational programs for children (preference for experience with early childhood and special education services)
• Leadership experience preferred

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Open Until: May 8, 2024

Interested candidates must complete the application online at

www.branfordschools.org

(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply