Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District is seeking an experienced Director of Early Childhood Programming to oversee the daily operations of the preschool, including supervision and evaluation of all staff, program development, budgeting and financial planning, professional development, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.  The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination in the implementation of school based and community partner preschool programs for the district, supporting developmentally appropriate programming and early childhood services.  Essential responsibilities and qualilfications are outlined below. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/.

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems and graduating students with critical literacy and equity literacy skills. Successful applicants will be invested in the success of every learner and expected to engage in continuing capacity building to support diverse learners. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share this commitment.

Essential Responsibilities 

1. Supports school based preschool classrooms and educators in the education of preschool children within our Early Multi Tiered System of Support (EMTSS) by: 
2. Supporting school based educators
3. Supporting preschool building administrators through regular meetings
4. Developing and implementing professional development for preschool educators, inviting private providers
5. Ensuring building administrators are knowledgeable in the implementation of preschool regulations
6. Renewing Preschool license for each school based site, working in conjunction with school-based preschool teachers.
7. Renewing the STARS annual reports and 3 year review in collaboration with the school-based preschool teachers.
8. Tracking the administration of Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold and providing reports to necessary recipients.
9. Coordinating and facilitating bi-monthly collaborative meetings with all preschool staff.
10. Processing purchase orders for preschool classrooms
11. Working with the Director of Special Services to review current legislation, identify trends and needs to provide input on how to fulfill preschool expectations and requirements.
12. Supervision and formal evaluations of  all preschool staff.

Responsible for implementing Act 166 and Act 76 preschool requirements by:

1. Coordinating Act 166 preschool enrollment for private and school-based programs.
2. Acting as the liaison with private partnership programs for contracts, billing, attendance, TS Gold

Data collection and professional development

1. Coordinating community outreach.
2. Tracking the administration of TS Gold across all programs
3. Attending all relevant meetings to include: Chittenden County Early Learning Partnership meetings and Act 166 Coordinators meetings.

Performs other professional responsibilities including:

1. Prepares and maintains accurate, complete, timely, effective and confidential student records and related reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
2. Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and outside community partners.
3. Implements strategies such as collaborative teaming, conflict resolution, and mediation strategies to facilitate team decisions.
4. Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, building-level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects.
5. Responsible for on-going professional growth activities as outlined in one’s own professional development plan, consistent with district goals and as directed by the supervisor.
6. Shows professionalism and considers “What’s best for students” in serving and advocating for students, and in decision making.
7. Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies of the district, and corresponding school procedures.

General Responsibilities: Reports to, evaluated by, and receives general administrative direction from the

Director of Special Services. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree required in Early Childhood Education with experience at the birth to 5 age level and 3 to 4 years of relevant experience preferred (or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired). 

Working knowledge of Vermont Special Education Law and/or recent experience working in a Vermont school district preferred.

A valid Vermont Professional Educators License with administrator license or eligible for endorsement.

Ability to work with children, parents and colleagues.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals and procedures, and special education regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from others.