Program Director, Early Learning Services

Company: Puget Sound ESD
Location: Renton
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Program Director, Early Learning Services January 20, 2021Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) seeks a Program Director, Early Learning Services to provide leadership and direction to the program planning and service system design of PSESD's prenatal to Kindergarten programs and services including Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS), and Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) state-funded preschool. A successful candidate will be able to ensure quality implementation of state and federal performance standards for comprehensive early learning services, and demonstrate strong collaborative leadership for program development leading to equitable outcomes where all children and their families leave their preschool experience ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington's K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Services, Health/Nutrition, or a related field* Recent professional experience working in positions of leadership within the Early Learning community* Experience in data use for practice improvement* Experience in design and delivery of services/programs serving young children and their families.Preferred Qualifications * Experience in development and management of large, complex budgets* Experience supervising/leading diverse groups around common goals* Experience with or knowledge of performance standards for Head Start and ECEAP* Experience with systems and outcomes development* Experience leading with a racial equity lensPlease note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application and salary placement process. Unofficial transcripts are required as part of a complete application. Location: Renton (King County)Job Type: Full-time, Year-RoundSalary: $105,184 - $121,982Annually Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support - Early LearningWe attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity.Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits:* Medical, dental, and vision* 24 annual leave days per year* 12 sick days* 11 paid holidays* Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System* Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan* Subsidized ORCA card* Free parking* Electric Car Charging Stations (Renton office)Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by February 10, 2021. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2021 and February 22, 2021 via videoconferencing.Jobs are listed here for information only. To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the Fast Track Application System and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.-PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply. 800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057-www.psesd.org/careersrecblid h0a62akjnnyemho8mvnemnvndro8sv

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