Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Communication

• Support and coordinate the design, planning, development, evaluation, maintenance, and expansion of the District’s Early Childhood Programming across the district according to state and federal requirements
• Support the design, establishment, and maintenance of public-private partnerships that expand early childhood educational opportunities to support recruitment and retention of children
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the district to support, improve, and enhance early childhood programming and other district priorities
• Compile and analyze programming data to generate quarterly and annual reporting to internal and external stakeholders and as needed
• Respond promptly, consistently, and appropriately to the district's internal and external stakeholders' requests and concerns related to the department's programming
• Use multi-platform district tools to gather data to create, design, improve, and disseminate communication pieces that inform, report, and highlight various aspects of the department's programming

• Lead the campus administrators, staff, and faculty in support of implementing, conducting, and promoting developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
• Keep abreast of and synthesize current research and best practices by networking with other educational leaders
• Direct the improvement of the instructional models and programs through observation, visitation, demonstration, and staff training
• Coordinate and conduct presentations for district personnel, parents, and the community
• Perform teacher observations to develop and implement appropriate professional development and to support
  the instructional needs of the District’s Early Childhood Programs

• Coordinate efforts and procedures for the creation, expansion, staffing, equipping, recruitment, enrollment, qualification, and placement of faculty/instructors and students in the Early Childhood Programs
• Develop program handbooks, revise guidelines, and provide updates of the State and Federal guidelines in accordance with district, federal, and state regulations
• Design and prepare proposals, budgets, reports, and grant applications, and evaluate data for fiscal audits and financial responsibilities of the Early Childhood Programs
• Manage and coordinate any grants associated with Early Childhood to ensure compliance
• Review documentation and data for program compliance and data integrity

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in
  accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
  training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; fostering collaboration
  and a positive climate; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Master's degree in content and/or related field required
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
• Board Approved T-TESS Certification
• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience at the campus or district level preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Programming and Curriculum
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and excellent interviewing, supervising, data collection, and report-writing skills
• Progressive experience and knowledge in special programs, including teaching and/or related services activities and supervision or administration at the level of coordinator or higher
• Possesses a moral and ethical compass
• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, required