Director of Early Learning

Director of Early Learning Greenfield-Central Cmty School District Early Childhood Center - Greenfield, Indiana Job Details

Job ID:

5806138

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

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JOB TITLE

Director of Preschool and Early Learning (Birth to age 5)

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES

District Early Childhood Program (Birth to age 5)

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS

Exempt/Salary

Summary of Duties and Expectations:

The actions below allow the Director of Preschool and Early Learning (Birth to age 5) to support GC's Early Learning programming and GC School's Vision of "Learning for all - All for Learning".

Qualifications:

Valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade, level, and/or subject(s). Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certification in School Administration or Director Successful classroom teaching experience with preferred experience in a PreK-3 setting. Preferred experience with students with special needs. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Demonstrates a record of successfully impacting student growth and achievement. Shows a proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners. Demonstrates leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills including giving and receiving constructive feedback. Exhibits a proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions. Possesses strong early childhood pedagogical knowledge of current, research-based best practice particular to early childhood. Displays excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work positively with others Flexible schedule: some work may occur outside of typically contracted hours and days in order to meet the needs of families and teachers. Director of Preschool and Early Learning Serves as a Manager and Community Advocate for ALL Early Learning Programming. Maintains state and federal required staff records and ensures all staff meet state and federal requirements including annual training requirements. Oversees and maintains all Paths to QUALITY™ accreditation and district initiatives. Oversees summer K101 program in collaboration with Purdue University Extension. Aligns programmatic decisions with NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and INAEYC, Indiana's local entity. Works with all state and local entities to help to secure funding for families in need, including but not limited to, FSSA/CCDF, On My Way PreK, and other local groups. Works closely with the special education staff to ensure compliance by coordinating and monitoring timelines. Works with the TORs to ensure that appropriate instruction and accommodations are provided to special needs students. Coordinates Child Find screening activities for students in compliance with IDEA and 511 Indiana Administrative Code Article 7. Coordinates and completes all preschool intake meetings (for First Step transitions and "cold call" referrals). This will include making home visits and coordinating with the Preschool Assessment Team. Coordinates with the special education teachers to oversee Individualized Educational Programs and serves as PAR (public agency representative) during case conferences to support preschool students and families qualified for services under IDEA and Article 7. Works with staff to ensure students are placed in the most appropriate least restrictive environment (LRE). Collaborates with families on ways to support early learning at home and advocates for and promotes Cougar Cubs Preschool in the community. ?Lead or assist in completion of hands on student sanitary needs. Manages hiring and evaluating of staff, managing enrollment, and overseeing the day to day operations of the program. Supports the financial stability and budgeting responsibilities for the preschool program. This includes supporting the administrative assistant in collecting tuition and communicating with families regarding fees. Maintains and updates the handbook for both staff and families for the preschool and childcare programs. Director of Preschool and Early Learning Serves as a Curriculum Specialist. Bases instructional decisions on IN Foundations Early Learning Standards to analyze student strengths and target areas for improvement. In cooperation with the Director of Elementary Education and the Director of Student Services, vertically aligns the curriculum with district strategic plans. Works collaboratively with community preschool teachers to develop shared beliefs, common expectations, and similar learning experiences for preschoolers across the district. Develops a deep understanding of the best practices for early literacy aligned with the research from the Science of Reading for early learners. Director of Preschool and Early Learning Serves as an Instructional Specialist. Works with staff to develop a deep understanding of the best practices for early literacy aligned with the research from the Science of reading for early learners. Models and educates others on student driven outcomes, purposeful play, and inquiry-based approaches to learning. Works collaboratively with preschool teachers to make learning visible and document student learning. Actively performs walk-throughs and classroom observations regularly Maintains confidentiality in all matters and remains responsive to the limitations of teachers' classrooms. Provides guidance, structure, and reflective opportunities to teachers where needed. Director of Preschool and Early Learning Serves as an Assessment Specialist. Models the practice of mining and analyzing student data to drive collaborative instructional decisions. Promotes the creation of assessments and the utilization of that data to drive differentiated instruction. Supports the administration of all required, early learning state assessments including ISPROUT. Director of Preschool and Early Learning serves as a Professional Learning Facilitator. Builds strong relationships with educators within and beyond Greenfield-Central Schools. In cooperation with the Director of Elementary Education and the Director of Student Services, designs and facilitates job-embedded professional development based on the diverse needs of educators and instructional assistants. Plans, attends, and/or facilitates training sessions within and beyond the school day or year. Observes and provides evaluative feedback to educators and instructional assistants. Provides educators the opportunity to observe a particular teaching method. Co-plans and co-teaches to support differentiated instruction based on the readiness and skills of learners.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry 25 lbs.; work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations; see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter; hear and understand speech at normal levels; communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation, operate office equipment, and reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

200 days per year expected salary: $81,200

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Certified Staff.

Note:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with this position. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Position Type:

Full-time