Early Education Director – RTH/Longwood Medical Area, Boston MA

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate and multicultural curriculum fostering a progression of skills and social development in all children. 
• Meet EEC regulations; full engagement in the MA Quality Rating and Improvement System with intentions of advancing levels; achieve/maintain accreditation status with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); maintenance of the Professional Qualifications Registry. 
• Engage program in YMCA of Greater Boston Initiatives for Child Development, including curriculum, assessments, and kindergarten readiness.
• Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, parent meetings, staff development and a learning-based, child-centered curriculum; staff development, supervision, and accountability.
• Develop a weekly schedule for presence in designated classrooms to observe program, interactions, audit paperwork, address issues, and support lead teacher.
• Develop a comprehensive daily program schedule with monthly themes that engage children and are inclusive of all.
• Coordinate parent conferences, communications, and monthly meetings.
• Ensure the safety and protection of every child through structured activity, protocol, and diligent hiring practices.
• Develop and maintain a parent advisory committee (to help facilitate goals, programming priorities, and parent engagement).
• Keeping records is essential for control, evaluation and reports to supervisor, committees, Board of Directors, and licensing agencies.
• Engage in active listening with families to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals. 
• Evaluate the performance of early education Child Development personnel at the site, and review these evaluations annually with the Child Development Team Leader. 
• Prepare and submit in a timely fashion all reports required by Branch Executive and Greater Boston Y. 
• Prepare the annual budget for the department in consultation with the Child Development Team; administer the budget; take appropriate action to ensure fiscal soundness.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to receive additional funding through various grants that support the growth of early education.
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
• Attending designated staff functions, including annual All-Staff Conference and Quarterly Leadership Meetings.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote growth of mind, spirit, and character values for all, and deliver that training to staff.
• Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by supervisor and program needs.