Director of Early Childhood Education
$90,000–$108,000 year
On-site · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Director of Early Childhood Education responsible for the implementation and oversight of the ECE program across Head Start, Early Head Start, and related services, ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC accreditation. Leads governance and program leadership, aligns education services with strategic goals, supervises content area managers, ensures enrollment targets and program revenue, and drives data-driven planning and quality improvement. Requires strong leadership, budget management, curriculum design knowledge, and collaboration with administrative and policy bodies to achieve school-readiness outcomes for children.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field
- Minimum of two years experience as director of a child care center serving 50+ children
- Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience
- Management and budget experience
- Thorough knowledge of child development, early childhood best practices, developmentally appropriate programming, Head Start Program Performance Standards, DCF licensing regulations, and NAEYC accreditation standards
- Knowledgeable in design and implementation of early childhood curriculum
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills – written and oral
- Computer literacy required: efficiency in Microsoft office. Ability to learn new programs. Proficient use of EHR system to train and support program staff
- High level of confidentiality and business ethics
- Ability to work well independently or as a member of a team
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to understanding and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
- Understands, exhibits and promotes the Penfield Core Values
- Ability to lift or move objects of 50 lbs. or less on a daily basis
- Must have sufficient mobility to move- including bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp
- Meeting vaccine standards as outlined in Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure control plan
- Physical Requirements: see job posting for full list of physical capabilities
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