TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of position: 215 days
Hours: 7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
SUMMARY
The Early Learning Center Director oversees the teaching, learning, and support operations of the 0-5 Early Childhood and Family Education program. The director will provide leadership and direction, be involved in strategic development, planning, and management of the program’s personnel and activities.
Under the direction of the Director of Instruction and in collaboration with the Elementary Principal and Statewide Outreach Center staff, the ELC Director will work collaboratively with a variety of professionals and families to implement early intervention services designed to help young children develop language and foundational skills for learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Embody the TSD’s mission and advance the TSD vision
Stay informed on current research on neuroscience, child development, early language acquisition, bilingual practices, and culturally relevant pedagogy
Establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming 0-5 setting
Oversee programs and activities to engage and educate young children and their families
Serve as a liaison between the school, the home, and the community
Contribute to school life beyond the classroom including events involving families and other community events
Respond to the needs of the families by providing possible resources, training, and other resources within the community
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program to include overall responsibility for budget expenditures
Evaluate all Early Learning Center personnel, including observing and evaluating teachers to include goal setting, professional growth plans, and year-end reviews.
Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of a spiral curriculum for students and their families that supports future learning
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services and ensures continuous program improvement that addresses current needs and best practices
Plan and facilitate professional learning experiences for teachers and staff
Ensure full compliance with policies and standards, as well as federal and state regulations including licensing and health and safety protocols
Build partnerships with various community stakeholders, including SOC Intervention Care Team through TEDHI, ECI, and other entities
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
3-5 years experience working in early childhood education, elementary education, or other educational settings
Currently certified or willingness to become certified as an administrator under the State Board for Educator Certification within three years of the date of hire.
Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) is ADVANCED.
Desirable Qualifications
5 years experience in an administrative role in schools or programs for deaf children
Experience designing and implementing curriculum for early childhood education
Understanding of wrap-around services and how they impact children and family well being
Ability to communicate effectively via sign language and in writing
Experience with anti-racism or equity and inclusion work
Certification in deaf education, early childhood education, or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attributes
Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors their own work to ensure quality.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR
Director of Instruction
Military Occupation Specialty Code (MOS): None Equivalent