Assistant Director of ECE/Director of EHS/HS Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Assistant Director of ECE/Director of EHS/HS
Delaware County Intermediate Unit

GC – MORTON HEAD START

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Delaware County Intermediate UnitJob DetailsJob ID:

5223604

Application Deadline:

Jun 20, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 9, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately Job DescriptionThe Assistant Director for Early Childhood/Director of EHS/HS will assist the Director for Early Childhood in the day-to-day administration of Intermediate Unit programs in Early Childhood Education. This position is expected to support the Director for Early Childhood Education in providing leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive system of Early Childhood Education (ECE) services and program in the areas of Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts, Family Centers, ELECT, and other ECE programs associated with such programs or entrepreneurial ventures in ECE.. Key to this position is strengthening current programs and demonstrate entrepreneurialism as Intermediate Units are a service organization and must evolve based on the needs of our stakeholders.
Essential Functions
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than a complete listing of functions and shows major duties and responsibilities. It does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Assist the Executive Director and Director for Early Childhood Education in the administration and leadership for Intermediate Unit programs in Early Childhood Education.
Oversight of fiscal and personnel operations.
Establish positive working relationship with local early childhood providers, school district stakeholders, central office administration, program staff, and state and federal level stakeholders.
Assists in leading, monitoring, and evaluating program effectiveness of programs and services for the purpose of providing feedback to administrators and others to recommend program changes as needed.
Assists the Executive Director and Director for Early Childhood Education with human resource management tasks (e.g. selection; assignment; evaluation; conducts in- service programs as requested) for the purpose of supervising early childhood staff and provider agencies.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate the efforts of the early childhood education of each program/service of oversight.
Provide leadership (and keep informed) regarding state and federal regulations, memoranda, and legislation relative to early childhood education.
Assist in building internal and external partnerships to support the efforts of DCIU programs and initiatives and develop positive relationships through outstanding customer service.
Act as an entrepreneurial leader for the organization by developing and implementing new services and programs and revising services and programs within Early Childhood Education.
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
Advise and support the Executive Director and Director for Early Childhood Education with strategic planning, short- and long-range planning of program and services, introduction of new programs, strategies, and regulatory mandates.
Assists the Executive Director and the Director for Early Childhood to foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the DCIU.
Provide leadership, design ideas, and action plans for implementation of strategic priorities, continuous improvement process, and innovation.
Propose and lead development of grant proposals to secure funding.
Assist with negotiations and implementation of all collective bargaining agreements for the purpose of ensuring current contracts are administered correctly.
Establishes and maintains an efficient records system for programs to provide accurate information (e.g. staffing patterns, program usage, facilities use and scheduling) for the purpose of have information available to plan and schedule programs and provide requested information.
Assists in leading curriculum development, instructional practice, family supports of early childhood programs for the purpose of ensuring effective academic, social/emotional, and career development.
Performs other duties as necessary.
Other Functions
Participate in, chair and oversee required activities of various meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Education Required:

Master’s Degree. Experience in Early Childhood Education.

Certification Required:

PDE Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction or Superintendent Letter of Eligibility.

Experience Required:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive educational administrative experience; Experience in Education, preferably as a principal or supervisor of early childhood programs of head start/early head start and Pre-K Counts with knowledge in curriculum and instruction or expertise at state or federal level for early childhood education, Expertise with oversight of administration and staff, responsibility of large-scale budgets, frequent interfaces with Customers/Stakeholders.

Other Qualifications:

Oral and written communication skills, computer literacy regarding management information systems, strong organizational skills, must use tact and diplomacy, acts as leader and visionary on student services and program issues. High-level decision-making skills; always maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Ability to relate to and function effectively with people of varying background and position. Ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive and professional attitude toward duties and responsibilities. Evidence of high personal esteem and integrity and the highest level of honesty, trust and business acumen. Strong technical and organizational skills.

Position Type:

Full-TimeSalary:

$136,972 to $164,367 Per YearJob Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required