Multi-Classroom Site Director

Job Description

BENEFITS:

Health, dental, vision

vacation and sick time

4% 403(b) match after 2 years

company paid life insurance and long term disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Hours: 40 hours/week

Status: Full Year

Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison

SUMMARY:

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for directing one of Reach Dane larger sites that has multiple classrooms for ages 0 to 4K populations. The Multi-Site Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development for Dane County larger sites. The Multi-Site Director will follow Head Start performance standards, Reach Dane work plans, policies and procedures, city of Madison and NAEYC Accreditation criteria (if applicable). The Multi-Site Director will provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Required

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Preferred; other related degrees will be considered

Registry Level 14

DPI certification in ECE or ECEEN or related DPI cert. or the ability to become DPI certified is desirable

Extensive experience in the management of Early Childhood programming

The Multi-Site Director will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children living in low-income, at-risk environments

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Wisconsin Day Care Licensing requirements, Creative Curriculum, Early Childhood Accreditation, teaching competencies and curricula, parent-child relations, and family support environments

Extensive experience in successful supervision, staff training and development, and in leadership and advocacy

Knowledge of and experience with infant/toddler and family child care programming

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience with and sensitivity to low-income and families of diverse cultures

Knowledge of and experience in special education is desirable

Experience managing subsidized childcare

At least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience teaching preschool children means completion of supervised student teaching or experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program or employment as a public school preschool teacher

At least 2 years of successful supervisory experience

Successfully complete a TB test upon hiring and every 2 years thereafter

Must have a valid Wisconsin’s Driver’s License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance as

Must be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s mission

Preferred bilingual, particularly Hmong and / or Spanish

Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days of employment

Other duties as assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.