Education Site Director

Responsibilities:

• Oversee classroom staffing, paperwork and curriculum to ensure proper coverage and compliance with DOHMH (Article 47), ACS and Head Start regulation
• Assist the teachers with daily supervision of classroom activities when necessary
• Oversee and maintain the implementation of high quality programming with evidence-based curricular and child outcomes, including lesson planning, observations, portfolios and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Assist in the planning and execution of the program to provide child care for children which takes into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child
• Demonstrate strong supervisory skills and leadership qualities
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships based upon mutual respect and shared goals
• Provide guidance, training and coaching to teaching staff on implementing lesson plans and responding to the social emotional needs of young children
• Responsible for documenting meetings, trainings and in-service workshops
• Continuous written observations of staff and yearly evaluations based upon those observations
• Support staff in meeting the individual needs of children through individualized planning, which also includes input from the child’s family
• Work collaboratively with other supervisors to implement the program to its fullest
• Assist in the review of program practices and update program plans, policies and procedures
• Responsible for upholding Hamilton-Madison House’s philosophy and ensuring proper communication with staff
• Monitor and evaluate the instructional methods/effectiveness and ensure the fidelity of educational and student activity programs
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment through timely communication and consistent administration of Hamilton-Madison House disciplinary practices in cases of unsatisfactory job performance, misconduct, or behavior that violates HMH policies/procedures
• Work with new and current families to foster student and program success
• Continuously communicate with other supervisors and teachers in an effort to keep all parties informed and up to date