Program Director Position Available In Addison, Vermont

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• General Position Description
• The Program Director is a leadership role that supports high-qualityprogramming through two key responsibilities: center-wide curriculumleadership and administrative/operational support.

This position worksclosely with the Executive Director and administrative team toimplement, monitor, and refine a responsive and inclusive curriculumwhile also contributing to the daily management of center operations,staff development, and family communication. The ideal candidate ispassionate about early childhood education, committed to collaborativeleadership, and capable of mentoring educators while helping the centermeet licensing and quality standards.

• Key Program Director Responsibilities
• Curriculum Leadership
• Lead the implementation of OCCCs emergent, play-based curriculum across all classrooms
• Mentor teaching teams in planning developmentally appropriate experiences that reflect childrens interests, needs, and family cultures
• Provide regular classroom observations and feedback to ensure curriculum fidelity and alignment with Vermont Early Learning Standards and NAEYC criteria
• Coordinate professional development focused on pedagogy, child assessment, and reflective practice
• Support the development and implementation of child assessment tools and documentation practices.
• Administrative & Operational Support
• Assist the Executive Director with daily program oversight, scheduling, and staff support
• Assume duties of Executive Director and Teachers as needed during their absence
• Help ensure compliance with Vermont child care licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
• Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, and performance review processes
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone
• Collaborate with the admin team and teaching teams on admissions decisions and classroom placements
• Collaborate on family engagement strategies, including conferences, workshops, and special events
• Collaborate on creating regular newsletters
• Maintain clear, respectful communication with families and staff.
• Quality and Compliance
• Support data collection for licensing, STARS, and accreditation purposes
• Contribute to center-wide goal setting, self-assessment, and improvement planning
• Monitor curriculum-related documentation and assist with maintaining accurate child records.