Senior Director Pre-Kindergarten Programs

Job Title: Senior Director - Pre-Kindergarten Programs

Organization: ResponsiveEd Texas

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation: $90000

Reports to: Executive Director of Academics

Funding Source: CSP (Grant-funded Position)

Dept./School: Home Office / Brand Leadership

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Programs is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful academic and operational oversight of the entire Pre-K network across 150 sites. This position ensures high-quality developmentally appropriate early childhood education for all students by leading curriculum instruction assessment and compliance while also managing key operational functions such as enrollment facilities and staff management to guarantee program efficacy and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Education:

Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership or a related field.

• Experience:

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education with at least 3 years managing programs across multiple sites (network or district level).

Expertise in child development developmentally appropriate practices and Pre-K state/national standards.

Demonstrated success in managing complex operational functions (e.g. enrollment compliance facilities) within an educational setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Strategic Planning: Exceptional ability to develop and execute multi-year strategic plans that connect academic operational and financial goals.

Data Analysis: Proficiency in using instructional operational and financial data to monitor performance identify trends and make informed decisions.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences (board members principals parents staff).

Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead influence and motivate a large geographically dispersed team to achieve ambitious goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership and Program Quality

Curriculum & Instruction:

Lead the development implementation and refinement of a comprehensive research-based Pre-K curriculum and instructional framework that aligns with state and national early learning standards.

Ensure the consistent implementation of high-leverage instructional strategies and best practices across all sites.

Assessment & Accountability:

Establish a system for formative and summative assessment of student progress utilizing data to drive instructional improvements and ensuring kindergarten readiness.

Monitor and evaluate the academic performance of all Pre-K sites providing targeted support and interventions where necessary.

Professional Development:

Design and deliver targeted ongoing professional development for Pre-K instructional staff (teachers assistant teachers instructional coaches) on curriculum classroom management and child development.

Coach and mentor site-based Pre-K leadership to build their capacity for instructional supervision.

• Operational Management and Compliance

Enrollment & Outreach:

Develop and execute strategic plans to meet and maintain target enrollment goals across all Pre-K sites.

Collaborate with the marketing team on outreach campaigns targeting families and community partners.

Compliance & Licensing:

Ensure all Pre-K programs are in full compliance with all local state and federal regulations licensing requirements and funding mandates (e.g. Head Start state-funded Pre-K).

Oversee collection of progress monitoring data per TEA requirements (CLI)

Oversee the management of facility standards including health safety and physical environment checks to maintain optimal learning spaces.

Budget & Resource Management:

Manage the network-wide Pre-K program budget including allocation of resources for curriculum materials technology and staffing.

Oversee MOUs related to site management structures.

• Staff Leadership and Management

Talent:

Work to recruit and hire quality applicants and oversee retention strategies for Pre-K teachers and staff.

Maintain a system for performance management including feedback evaluations and goal-setting for all direct reports and provide guidance for site-level staff evaluations.

Collaboration:

Serve as the primary liaison between the Pre-K programs and other Home Office departments (e.g. HR Finance Special Education).

Cultivate strong relationships with families community organizations and external partners to support program goals.

• Other Duties:

Regular travel as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by district leadership including the Superintendent of Schools.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race color national origin age religion sex marital status veteran or military status disability or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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