DIRECTOR, CHILDREN'S CENTER AND PARENT SERVICES, HR Children's Center

Tracking Code

23500046680714

Job Description

The Boston University Children’s Center is located in a newly renovated beautiful historic home in the Cottage Farm neighborhood of Brookline.  The Center is open year-round and serves children as young as infants through Pre-Kindergarten in a homelike setting, with an expansive outdoor space for the children to explore.  Please click here to learn more about our program and click here to see images of our Center and the classroom spaces.  Please note the Children’s Center is a full-time early childhood educational program that operates year-round.   Center Philosophy The Children's Centers philosophy is based on blending a variety of early childhood educational philosophies and approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Constructivist. Children at the Center are viewed as active participants in their own learning, making choices and seeking out experiences that further their development. Educators at the Center strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children as they learn and grow at their own pace through play-based and child-centered experiences. Educators at the Center believe in viewing each child as an individual, and they understand the importance of getting to know each child and meeting them where they are developmentally.   Summary Description The Director’s role is to lead and cultivate a vision and mission for the program; one that ensures a safe, quality early learning environment that meets the developmental needs of young children. The position encompasses the oversight and delegation of all aspects of the programs’ operations, and the implementation of all program policies and procedures. The Director is expected to create a professional atmosphere, which fosters supportive relationships among children, staff, and parents. The Director must abide by all EEC licensing standards, and all policies and procedures set forth in the employee handbook.

Required Skills

• Director II Certified by MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field—Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the early childhood education field
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a direct supervisory role in the early childhood education field
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
• Strong administrative skills, including budget an financial oversight experience
• Teacher training and mentoring experience
• Self-motivated, reliable, able to work independently
• Computer skills (MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, WordPress, UpBup, Kaymbu, SAP)
• Attentive to confidentiality of records and other personal information
• Certified in First Aid & CPR

  Reporting Structure

• The Director of the Center reports to the Executive Director of Benefits in Human Resources

  Essential Functions & Duties   Program

• Articulate and carry through the program’s vision, mission, and philosophy
• Develop and maintain high quality standards of early childhood education and care for all children
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures, update as necessary
• Oversee coordination of educational program and curriculum implementation
• Assure compliance with EEC licensing regulations
• Assure compliance with local Public Safety, Health Department, and Fire Department regulations
• Assure compliance with program health and safety policies/procedures
• Develop and manage staffing patterns and schedules to maintain appropriate classroom ratios
• Oversee assessment and referral plans for children with special needs
• Take part in short- and long-term strategic planning for program improvements
• Conduct evaluations of programs and classrooms
• Take part in observation of children
• Assure that assessments of all children happen in a timely manner
• Work with teachers and parents on transitioning children into new classrooms
• Assure that all facilities, equipment, and materials are well maintained and in good repair
• Communicate with facilities management on all indoor and outdoor daily cleaning, maintenance, and repairs
• Participate in professional associations and community groups related to early education and care
• Demonstrate expertise in program policies and procedures

  Personnel

• Take leadership role in recruitment and hiring of qualified staff
• Assure that staff positions are filled and classrooms maintain appropriate ratios
• Coordinate oversight and placement of all teaching and administrative staff, substitutes, student teachers, work study students and volunteers
• Oversee orientation of new staff
• Schedule, set agenda, and facilitate staff meetings
• Work with Human Resources in staff termination cases
• Complete annual Performance Evaluations of Assistant Directors and Mentor Teachers, and oversee evaluations being completed by Assistant Directors
• Maintain employee handbook with personnel policies and operational procedures
• Monitor time off requests
• Provide resources to staff for professional development both onsite and offsite
• Oversee onsite staff trainings
• Conduct individual conferences with staff members when conflicts arise with other staff or families

  Financial

• Propose tuition rate increases to University Leadership
• Oversee annual operational budget and ensure operations remain within budget
• Prepare annual budget for review and approval
• Oversee management of payroll
• Oversee collection of tuition fees

  Administration

• Oversee and maintain all publications
• Oversee program website content and update as needed
• Oversee annual enrollment
• Oversee all child and staff file record keeping
• Oversee health and safety record keeping
• Coordinate evacuation and emergency planning
• Maintain relationship with Health Care Consultant
• Oversee the daily, monthly, and yearly calendar of program, including events, meetings, trainings, and activities
• Maintain maximum enrollment, and recruit new families through marketing activities
• Conduct Center tours
• Maintain and update enrollment waiting lists

  Family Relations

• Support families as they enter the program
• Support staff in maintaining communication with families regarding their child’s development
• Schedule family meetings and activities as needed
• Maintain and update family handbook
• Serve as a resource to families about child development and provide parenting support
• Work with families who are experiencing conflict with staff or other families

  Professional Growth

• Keep up to date on all early childhood research and trends affecting the field
• Continue to take course work as needed to meet performance goals
• Participate in Director trainings and support groups as available in the community
• Continue development of administrative and technological skills necessary to support all Center functions and operations

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Job Location

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Early Childhood Educator Position Stony Brook School | 284 Amory Street | Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 | 617.990.6453 Early Childhood Educator Position Stony Brook School welcomes experienced and collaborative Early Childhood Educators to apply for an opportunity to join our team as a full time co-teacher for our Reggio-inspired Preschool. Candidates seeking an intentional and supportive work environment, ongoing professional development, and an engaging learning community should apply. We value teachers as professionals, children as citizens, and families as individuals and we embrace their differences. Candidates should value inclusive and adaptive models of teaching, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work in a collaborative and responsive environment. The lead teacher will work in collaboration with their co-teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, play based learning environment for children ages 2.9 - 6 years. Following our schools anti-bias mission and Reggio Emilia inspired approach, the lead teacher is responsible for facilitating an emergent and developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the social and emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the children. The lead teacher will work closely with each child’s family to maintain a positive relationship and open communication. Professional Qualifications: Candidates should hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field and have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience. Candidates with a background in emergent curriculum, experience within play-based learning environments, and a familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach and its guiding principles are preferred. CPR and FirstAid Certification required within 1 month of hire. Position Details: This position offers full time, year-round employment, requiring availability 8:00am-4:00pm (or 9:00-5:00), and for professional development and occasionally scheduled evening/weekend parent/school events. The program runs 8:00-5:00 daily, with daily, dedicated time built in for teacher planning, set-up, and documentation. We offer a competitive salary based upon education and experience and benefits which includes generous time off, sick time, an annual retention bonus for re-committing to the next school year, and health, dental, and simple IRA benefits. July 2023 start date. Location: T-Accessible, Close to Orange Line. To Apply- Email: director@stonybrooklearning.com Job Position Salary Information: • Lead Teacher (with EEC Lead Teacher Certification): $21-$24/hour ($43,680-$49,920/year to start, annual increases) The successful candidate will be: Engaged: A responsive researcher that listens and observes. Follows the children’s lead in what to explore and is skilled in asking questions that lead to next explorations. Naturally curious. Comfortable in guiding problem solving, and open to unexpected lessons learned through play. A teacher of social and emotional skills through modeling strategies of respectful communication. Accurate in assessing personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships with children, staff, and families. A developer of thoughtful inquiries and sensory experiences, within the classroom and in outdoor explorations. A thoughtful documenter of processes, who speaks and writes effectively. Respectful: An individual that values young children as capable, compassionate, resourceful people with many ways of expressing and exploring regard for self, others, and the environment. Encourages children, and peers, to build relationships through shared experiences and differing perspectives, and listening for understanding and meaning. Guides children in questioning, discovering and making connections within their social, emotional and natural worlds. Collaborative: A believer that respectful relationships are central to early learning, and that family and environment are equal teachers to classroom educators. An effective communicator and listener to people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Someone who builds rapport easily, relates well to others, and demonstrates positivism for working with a co-teacher, caregivers, and families. Open to trying new approaches and discovering ideas to create better explorations. Understanding of strengths within a teaching team, and able to ask for support where needed. Dependable: Reliable, arriving on time and ready to teach each day. A maker of sound judgments. Intuitively able to physically and mentally position oneself in order to manage an entire learning space. Able to transfer learning from one situation to another. Able to establish goals, clarify tasks, cooperatively and independently plan work/curricula, and actively participate in meetings and staff development. Ability to document and share observations on each child, and reflect upon and effectively share the learning that is happening. Proactive: A motivated facilitator of classroom spaces and provocations that engage children in curiosity and making connections. Able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate best practices in the fields of early childhood education and emergent curriculum. Open to change and a seeker of opportunities for self-development that enhances job performance. Physical Requirements: Work requires close visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e. light custodial duties, snack distribution, classroom set-up and safety, general supervision and wellbeing of participants) or to make general observations of facilities, participants or environment. Ability to lift 35+ pounds. Must be able to climb, stoop, reach, stand, lift, feel, communicate appropriately, and be capable of repetitive motion. Assist in classrooms, field trips, and outdoor explorations, as needed. Able to walk, bend, stand, squat or sit on the floor with children throughout, at least, a 6-hour day. Able to walk up and down steps several times each day. Able to physically respond quickly in an emergency. Understand the risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids and use universal precautions in such instances. Stony Brook School is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The Stony Brook School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

  Center for Law and Education (CLE) Seeks Managing Director   About CLE The Center for Law and Education (CLE) is a non-profit resource, advocacy, and support organization that is committed to advancing the right of all students to a high-quality public education. Rooted in both civil rights and school reform, CLE addresses systemic barriers that impede low-income students - disproportionately students of color, English learners, immigrant youth, and students with disabilities - from learning to high standards and staying in school to learn. Founded in 1969, CLE engages in legislative and administrative policy advocacy at federal, state, and local levels, and has played a key role in shaping major provisions of the laws and regulations governing federal education programs. Over the past six decades it has also litigated landmark cases that, for example, articulate the right of African American students to equal educational opportunities, ensure students facing disciplinary exclusion have due process rights, and establish the right of students with disabilities, including incarcerated and detained youth, to receive meaningful and appropriate specialized instruction. CLE is currently challenging discriminatory policies that prevent emergent bilingual students with disabilities from receiving specialized instruction in their native language, and that deny low-income students' admission to public career and technical high schools and programs in Massachusetts. CLE's work has predominantly focused on K-12 public education.   The Opportunity CLE is seeking an experienced and dynamic Managing Director in its Boston headquarters at this pivotal time of growth and opportunity to build on CLE's 54-year history as a resilient and committed national legal and policy organization which has successfully conceptualized and advocated for key legislative and policy initiatives to ensure high-quality education for all students, led groundbreaking impact litigation in defense of the civil rights of students based on race, national origin, gender, disability and language status, and worked with partner organizations and school communities for systemic change. CLE seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to racial equity and justice, and significant experience with school/policy reforms, network building, fundraising, and development. Reporting to CLE's Executive Director, who is based in Washington, D.C., the Managing Director will assist in overseeing programs and initiatives and contributing to long-range strategic planning to bolster and expand CLE's national impact. The Managing Director will be a member of the leadership team in a key role that represents an opportunity for professional growth. Among the range of executive functions, the Managing Director will focus on funding/development, daily administrative operations, and collaborative work on educational policy issues: Fundraising, Development, and External Relations

• Create new and diverse funding strands to ensure sustainable funding linked to strategies that promote successful educational outcomes.
• Actively steward CLE donors, leading all stages of the fund-raising cycle.
• Represent CLE externally and cultivating a network of trusted relationships with national, state, and community leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, philanthropic partners, government, nonprofit, and business leaders, and prospective partner organizations.

Program

• Foster opportunities for convening learning and collaboration for collective impact among students, families, advocates, educators, and members of the broader school community.

• Collaborate with CLE's Executive Director and the Legal Director to initiate and carry out new strategies and approaches to help achieve the organization's vision, strategic priorities, and goals designed to remove barriers to learning for all students and promote effective systemic change in public schools across the country.
• Help Identify, build, and nurture national and state education, policy, and advocacy partners to implement integrated advocacy and reform campaigns and high impact strategies utilizing legal, strategic communications, public education, legislative and community mobilizing programs.
• Otherwise contribute knowledge of educational research, policy, and school reform to CLE's work.

Administrative Operations

• Responsible for HR supporting professional development, leadership growth and job satisfaction of a small diverse staff through inclusive, collaborative, equitable, and effective management practices.
• Assist in developing and overseeing the program budget, including expense and revenue projections.
• Implement structure, administrative processes, and policies to support and retain staff while holding high levels of accountability.
• Take responsibility for administrative compliance, grant management, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Oversee business operations and office management (e.g., facilities, IT, purchasing, etc.).
• Support an inclusive climate that fosters transparency, trust, and shared decision-making.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate CLE is seeking a strong, thoughtful communicator and team leader who shares its mission-driven focus to make the right of all students to a high-quality education a reality. The ideal candidate will have many of the following attributes:

• Experience and relationships in the philanthropic, nonprofit and/or business sectors, with (a) a track record of securing financial resources from a variety of sources, building awareness of and support for important endeavors, and successfully cultivating and stewarding donors over time; and (b) direct experience with grant writing.
• Depth of understanding of education policy, research, and reform is a big plus, including understanding of the state and national education landscape and knowledge of the critical educational and social/economic issues adversely affecting the array of diverse students from low-income families.
• A proven commitment to bringing a racial equity lens to their work along with a deep understanding of how systems of oppression have affected diverse communities, including students and their families experiencing poverty.
• Passion for and a demonstrated commitment to social change.
• Experience in administrative, program operations, grant and budget management, and HR.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to represent CLE at the national, state, and community levels in a professional, engaging, and dynamic manner.
• A successful track record in environments holding positions of increasing complexity and responsibility and leading teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Demonstrated experience developing effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, leading groups, developing talent, and following a collegial and team-building approach that engenders trust, with an eagerness to work hands-on to grow and strengthen organizations.

An advanced degree in education policy, business, philanthropy, and/or social sciences is strongly preferred. A law degree is not required.   Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time position, based in Boston MA. The salary is $115,000 with a benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, short and long-term disability and life insurance paid 100% by CLE, generous paid time off and other benefits.   Application Process and Additional Information The Center for Law and Education is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. Candidates must provide a resume and cover letter that describes how your qualifications, experience, and passions support your candidacy and match the needs and mission of CLE. Also include a writing sample that demonstrates analytic skills dealing with a complex subject important to you.   Due to the pace of this search, we encourage interested applicants to apply immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   Submit required documents at: https://eostransitions.applicantpool.com/jobs/   Eos Transition Partners consultant Patricia Duarte is conducting this executive search. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential, and any questions must be submitted to Patricia at pduarte@eostransitions.com.

Infant/Toddler Assistant Director  

Infant Teacher

Toddler Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Float Teacher

Concord Children's Center, a full time, year round program, is hiring Infant and Toddler and Preschool Teachers for the 2023-24 school year. CCC has always been a great career choice for early childhood educators, offering opportunities for both beginning as well as seasoned teachers. Traditionally offering competitive salaries, the Concord Children's Center Board of Directors recently voted to increase salaries to align with public pre-school educator salaries. Concord Children's Center, a local leader in early childhood education for over 45 years is known for its experienced and talented faculty. Our average teacher tenure is over 12 years. This is your opportunity to become part of one of the longest operating child care and preschool programs in the area and work with young children in a professional, dynamic environment. * Full time and part positions available. * Opportunities to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. * Work with other educators in a team teaching model * Salary commensurate with experience. Starting full time salaries are between $41,000-$51,000 per year. * Extensive benefits including 3 weeks paid vacation to start, medical/dental, retirement contribution, opportunities for continuous professional development, etc. Responsibilities include: Foster a safe and nurturing environment that appropriately meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of young children and cultivates positive interaction with their peers; support children's growth and development. Partner with your team of classroom teachers to develop a curriculum for children that offers age-appropriate education, exploration, and play, both in the classroom and outdoors. Engage in thoughtful, productive communication with parents and build meaningful relationships that support the overall development of their children. We’re seeking teachers with: Previous experience with young children Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development gained through relevant education, training, and/or previous work experience. A high level of accountability for children’s development and ownership of the classroom space and curriculum. An ability to thrive in an autonomous environment that encourages collaboration across teaching teams. Strong communication skills that flex across young children, parents, fellow teachers, and administration. Department of Early Education and Care Teacher or Lead Teacher qualified. Bachelor degree preferred About the Concord Children’s Center Established in 1975, Concord Children’s Center (CCC) is an accredited, leading local nonprofit provider of early childhood care and education governed by a board of directors. With 2 locations in the town of Concord, CCC offers full-time, part-time, and summer care and serves over 150 families with children of ages ranging from 10 weeks through 5 years old. It is the mission of Concord Children’s Center to cultivate an intimate, welcoming community where children develop respectful relationships and inquisitive minds, build confidence in their individual gifts, and are engaged, prepared, and inspired to learn. Please send resume to hiring@concordchildrenscenter.org 978 369 6790

Join Advent’s amazing team of educators this summer!

Design at Advent is an engaging, hands-on summer program inspired by the design process and the principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach. Work with a co-teacher to  guide children on an amazing journey of creation and fun this summer!

$25 per hour. Option to work one or two weeks during dates listed below.

June 20 - 30

Puppet Engineering

Seeking one teacher to work with 5-6 year olds (“junior designers”) on their puppet creations, inspired by famous puppeteers and special guest visitors.

July 24 - August 4

Woodworking Wonders

Seeking one teacher to work with 5-6 year olds (“junior designers) as they learn basic woodworking skills to make creative designs.

Seeking one teacher to work with 7-8 year olds (“senior designers”) as they use tools to create imaginative designs out of wood and other materials.

 

  NEWTOWNE SCHOOL IS HIRING! JOB:  ALL-SCHOOL TEACHER Start Date: August 28, 2023   SUMMARY Newtowne School, a Reggio Emilia-inspired, family cooperative preschool in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is expanding its faculty and has created an additional position of All-School teacher to support child-centered, emergent curriculum for its Early Drop (8:00-8:30), Core (8:30-12:30), and Extended Day (12:30-3:30) programs.  Our school consists of four classrooms that serve children aged 22 months to 5 years.  This position is for the academic year (September-June) and a 6-week summer program (July-mid August).   PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The All-School Teacher role requires close collaboration with teachers in all classrooms, as well as the Atelierista, Inclusion Specialist, School Coordinator, and Executive Director.   It can include creative opportunities to support planning, curriculum development, and documentation for school-wide projects.  Additional responsibilities include attending faculty meetings and professional development, as well as other duties assigned by the Leadership Team.  This position is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop professionally in one or more of the following ways:  to develop Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, to gain experience in both toddler and preschool classrooms, and/or to develop a broad repertoire of strategies for supporting culturally- and linguistically-diverse learners and those with special rights.     SKILLS & EXPERIENCE The ideal candidates will have many of the following:

• Massachusetts EEC Preschool or Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification (both preferred) or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, child development, or related field 
• At least 3 years of early childhood classroom experience
• Proficiency in implementing inquiry-based curricula, with a focus on observation, reflection, and documentation
• Dedication to anti-bias and anti-racist curriculum and commitment to teaching for social justice
• Experience supporting students with special rights 
• Previous involvement in a cooperative preschool and/or navigating home-school partnerships
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest and/or experience in progressive, Reggio-inspired educational settings

  HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to our Hiring Chair at hiring@newtowneschool.org.  Please note that teachers must clear a full background check before beginning to work in classrooms.    Newtowne School is committed to building and sustaining a diverse early education workforce.  Teachers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.   ABOUT NEWTOWNE SCHOOL Serving roughly 60 students of diverse backgrounds, the Newtowne School’s mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that seeks to guide young children as they become citizens of the world. We are committed to developing children’s self-confidence and love of learning as we help them learn to negotiate new relationships and appreciate diversity. Our Reggio-inspired community is deeply cooperative, with families, teachers, and administrators working together to create a peaceful and supportive environment for the children, both in school and as part of the larger Cambridge community.   Newtowne School offers starting salaries that are commensurate with Cambridge Public Schools and a competitive benefit package, including health and dental contributions, paid flexible time off (FTO), a 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match upon employment, opportunities for continued learning and professional development, a collegial and open-minded faculty, and connection to an engaged and loving community of families. For more information about the Newtowne School, please visit us at www.newtowneschool.org.

Preschool _ Early Education Teacher

Concord Children’s Center seeks a new Executive Director to build on the organization exemplary tradition of providing high quality early education and support to families and lead it through into the next phase of organizational development. Founded in 1975, Concord Children’s Center (CCC) is an accredited, nonprofit school committed to the development and early education of young children from the age of 10 weeks through preschool. Working together with families, CCC helps nurture engaged, lifelong learners by creating an environment that celebrates a child’s inquisitive nature, encourages exploration and play, fosters confidence in each child’s individual gifts, and guides children in building strong, respectful relationships. CCC annually serves more than 160 children and has a staff of more than 50. CCC recently successfully concluded a long-range goal first set by the CCC board in 2018 to restructure CCC to more effectively and efficiently meet its mission and serve families, staff, and the broader community. This campaign restructured CCC from a three-site to two-site model. Formerly operating out of three different locations, CCC now independently owns and operates two stand-alone center locations, located in two different neighborhoods of Concord. The next CCC Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring high quality early education and care program delivery with the greatest impact on children, families and staff. They will ensure organizational and financial operations align with program delivery goals and the mission, values, and vision of the organization. They will be responsible for setting and sustaining CCC’s organizational culture and represent CCC to the school and broader community. CCC’s next Executive Director will: ● Lead the organization to fulfill its mission of providing high quality early education and care and achieve short and long-term strategic plan goals ● Report to and support the organization’s Board of Directors to ensure appropriate organizational oversight and leverage resources to achieve goals ● Manage and leverage the expertise of the CCC Leadership Team including Program Directors, Director of Operations, Business Manager, and Enrollment and Development Coordinators; ensure cohesion across all CCC administrative functions and foster ongoing collaborative problem-solving ● In partnership with the Board, Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders draft the organization’s next strategic plan and achieve its goals ● Provide strong pedagogical leadership by establishing organizational norms of continuous quality improvement, ensuring fidelity to the organization’s curricular philosophy, and meeting standards established to optimize learning environments ● Provide responsible financial planning and oversight ● Participate in fundraising planning and direct donor cultivation and solicitation ● Oversee the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified and diverse staff; maintain an ongoing focus on and identify resources to ensure continuous professional development of staff ● Foster a strong sense of community and inclusive culture with staff and families ● Oversee marketing programs and materials development to keep pace with market trends, competition, and attract a diverse population of families; oversight of CCC Tuition Assistance Program to maintain ongoing accessibility to interested families ● Engage with the greater Concord community and the broader early education sector to ensure that CCC remains abreast of best practices, trends, and remains a leader in the field ● Actively participate in day-to-day center operations as needed Qualified candidates for the position will possess: ● A deep understanding, knowledge, and commitment to developmentally appropriate high quality early education and care ● Experience leading and managing organizational teams to achieve success ● A highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style ● Experience with financial and operational oversight ● Experience with fundraising, ideally from both foundations and individual major donors ● Experience fostering a strong and constructive organizational culture that fosters trust, collaborative relationships, and a value of process ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills ● Experience working with young children and/or in the field of Early Education ● Knowledge of current best practices in the field of Early Education and Care by continuous professional development and engagement with ECE professional associations Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to hiring@concordchildrenscenter.org Candidates should include a resume and a cover letter that describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of Concord Children’s Center along with salary expectations and how they learned of the position. The position will remain open and applications accepted until the right candidate is identified. The Executive Director role is full time and located in Concord MA. An on-site/in person presence is required. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and competitive in the field, within the framework of the organization’s annual operating budget. Concord Children’s Centers offers a generous health and wellness package including, child care tuition benefit, health/dental insurance , life insurance, short term disability and PFML, retirement plan, and paid sick and vacation time. Concord Children’s Center includes all members of the community and does not discriminate in hiring policies or admissions on the basis of race, sex, religion, cultural heritage, national origin, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, or mental and physical disability.