Visionary Early Childhood Education Leader at North American Reggio Emilia Alliance

2 settimane fa


Italia North American Reggio Emilia Alliance A tempo pieno
Position Overview

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead our cooperative preschool in Atlanta. This full-time role demands a visionary leader who embodies the spirit of the Reggio Emilia approach and can guide our educational setting through strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Vision

  • Champion the Reggio Emilia approach, embedding its principles across the preschool's operations and culture.
  • Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout all aspects of preschool operations, curriculum development, staff training, and community engagement.
  • Inspire the preschool community, including staff, parents, and external partners, rallying them around our mission and core values.
  • Identify and respond to service population and community needs, ensuring the school's long-term relevance and sustainability.

Operational Management

  • Provide oversight and guidance to parent-led committees in a cooperative setting.
  • Oversee all daily operations, maintaining robust financial health and optimizing staff performance.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
  • Develop and implement policies that foster a secure, inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.

Strategic Planning and Alignment

  • Conduct strategic planning to align preschool operations with mission objectives, including amplification of DEI goals.
  • Engage in calendar setting for the school year, forecasting, and setting the annual budget.
  • Assess and interpret organizational patterns to inform projected business plans and staff structure optimizations.

Family and Community Engagement

  • Strengthen partnerships with families and the broader community, involving them actively in the educational process.
  • Lead and oversee school-wide events, contribute to the schoolwide newsletter, and participate in annual planning and review processes to ensure community integration and engagement.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years in early childhood education, preferably in a Reggio Emilia inspired setting or a similar progressive educational environment.
  • Previous experience in a leadership role within a preschool or childcare center is required.
  • Familiarity with state licensing, staffing, enrollment, and budget management is required.
  • Demonstrated alignment with our mission and vision.
  • Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
  • An understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, including its principles, values, and practices, is essential.
  • An associates or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, education administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience working in a non-profit organization or cooperative, particularly in an educational or childcare context, is strongly preferred.
  • Background working directly in early childhood education in a Reggio Emilia inspired setting is highly desirable.
  • A master's degree in early childhood education, child development, education administration, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated success in staff development and team retention.
  • Strong commitment to fostering positive relationships with families and the community.
  • Experience working with state regulatory agencies such as Bright from the Start in Georgia (or equivalent agencies in other states) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program or similar subsidy programs is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year, Full-time, Exempt

Benefits Package

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discount
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • IRA Savings
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • YNAB Subscription
  • Significant childcare discounts for full-time employees

How to Apply

Please email your resume and Cover Letter to [insert email address] with the subject line: 'Application for Executive Director Role'.

Application Request

Please provide a cover letter outlining your professional journey in early childhood education. Additionally, we are particularly interested in hearing about your strategies and experiences in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational settings. How have you demonstrated your commitment to these principles in your previous roles, and how do you envision implementing them as the Executive Director of our preschool?



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