Job description

Director of Early Childhood Programs

Downeast Community Partners

Ellsworth, Maine

Downeast Community Partners is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Programs, based in the Ellsworth, Maine. The role is responsible for managing a $4M budget and a team of 65 employees delivering critical early childhood programs to families in Washington and Hancock County (Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care, Family Futures Downeast, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program).

Requirements of the Director of Early Childhood Programs:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or Human Services or significant early childhood course work with another related degree.

· 3+ years of experience with responsibility for managing early childhood development programs; Head Start experience strongly preferred.

· Strong understanding of operational processes for effective program management as well as ability to bring strategic perspective to program development and management.

· Excellent leadership skills and ability to effectively support staff development, wellness, adaptability, and morale.

· Ability to bring creative solutions to delivering high quality programs within funding guidelines, recruiting and retaining staff, and supporting staff as they work with families experiencing multiple challenges.

· Must be able to pass background checks.

· Ability to commute to Ellsworth office and travel occasionally to program sites in service area which extends to Machias.

Benefits of the Job:

· Full-time, exempt position with pay between $75,000 and $90,000 per year, depending on experience.

· 90% Employer paid Health Insurance (employee only)

· $3,500 Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

· $500 Employer funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· $750 Opt-Out insurance payment

· 403(b) and Roth Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan with generous employer match (percentage increases with years of service) – contributions are pre-tax

· Employer paid Short Term Disability Insurance

· Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance

· Employer paid Life Insurance

· Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Employee Assistance Program

· 20% Child Care Discount for Centers in Ellsworth, Machias, and Calais

· Tuition Reimbursement, Training, and Conference Fees – for approved activities

· Group Dental Insurance

· Group Vision Insurance

· Supplemental Life Insurance

· Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

· Sam’s Club Membership

· AAA Membership

· Gym/Wellness Reimbursement.

Responsibilities of the Director of Early Childhood Education:

· Manages and leads a team of experienced and highly skilled subject matter experts and center coordinators to deliver programming that meets program outcome goals.

· Manages early childhood development programs and ensures that the organization implements best practices, complies with all applicable standards (e.g. Head Start Performance Standards and State licensing requirements), and ensures timely submission of annual contract renewal applications and required reporting.

· Develops, implements and oversees budgets for programs and demonstrates prudent stewardship of program resources.

· Builds strong relationships with school districts providing collaborative pre-k programming and with other community partners.

· Oversees the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Downeast Community Partners (DCP) was formed in 2017 when two of the most venerable organizations in the region, Child and Family Opportunities and the Washington Hancock Community Agency merged. With a mission to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities, DCP is committed to creating and delivering services and programs that treat community members with dignity and compassion and offer them the possibility of achieving their goals and dreams.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Downeast Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your personal email address?

Work Location: In person

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