Multi-Classroom Site Director

BENEFITS:

Health, dental, vision

vacation and sick time

4% 403(b) match after 2 years

company paid life insurance and long term disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Hours: 40 hours/week

Status: Full Year

Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison and Red Arrow, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Fitchburg

SUMMARY:

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for directing one of Reach Dane larger sites that has multiple classrooms for ages 0 to 4K populations. The Multi-Site Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development for Dane County larger sites. The Multi-Site Director will follow Head Start performance standards, Reach Dane work plans, policies and procedures, city of Madison and NAEYC Accreditation criteria (if applicable). The Multi-Site Director will provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Required

• Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Preferred; other related degrees will be considered

• Registry Level 14

• DPI certification in ECE or ECEEN or related DPI cert. or the ability to become DPI certified is desirable

• Extensive experience in the management of Early Childhood programming

• The Multi-Site Director will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children living in low-income, at-risk environments

• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Wisconsin Day Care Licensing requirements, Creative Curriculum, Early Childhood Accreditation, teaching competencies and curricula, parent-child relations, and family support environments

• Extensive experience in successful supervision, staff training and development, and in leadership and advocacy

• Knowledge of and experience with infant/toddler and family child care programming

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience with and sensitivity to low-income and families of diverse cultures

• Knowledge of and experience in special education is desirable

• Experience managing subsidized childcare

• At least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience teaching preschool children means completion of supervised student teaching or experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program or employment as a public school preschool teacher

• At least 2 years of successful supervisory experience

• Successfully complete a TB test upon hiring

• Must have a valid Wisconsins Drivers License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance

• Must be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the agencys mission

• Preferred bilingual, particularly Hmong and / or Spanish

• Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days of employment

• Other duties as assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.