MT requires all team members and classroom volunteers to have completed a COVID-19 primary series and received one booster dose. Team members who are not yet eligible for a booster must submit proof of their booster vaccination within 2 months of receiving their final primary series dose or an original monovalent booster vaccine to hr@marthastable.org.

Martha’s Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

• Team members who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his or her designee, that the employee’s vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and
• Team members who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee’s medical condition.

Team members who believe they qualify for either exemption must submit a request for a waiver along with appropriate documentation to support their request to hr@marthstable.org.

Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (hr@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.”  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “white glove service” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director, Early Childhood Education, leads and sets the strategic direction and budget for, our Education program in alignment with the regulations and standards set by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), the Office of Head Start (OHS), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Director is responsible for the hiring, supervision, and development of the Education team and for ensuring that the program meets children’s educational, physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development needs to support school readiness.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership

• Design and implement a high-quality ECE program utilizing data, logic models, enrichment activities, and strategies aimed at ensuring that all children in the program are meeting all developmental milestones.

• Ensure the continuous operation of high-quality ECE programming to support strong children, strong families, and a strong community.

• Hiring: Attract, retain, and support high-performing teachers and school administrators.

• Perform 90-day introductory period evaluations, annual performance evaluations, and mid-year reviews with team members, in addition to regular 1:1 check-ins to promote a culture of ongoing professional growth.

• Train, coach, supervise, and manage team members, consultants, contractors, and others performing functions in the program.

• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Academic Quality, and Instructional Coaches to provide quality instructional support to teachers and implement a high-quality curriculum.

• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, ECE, the Compliance team, and Family Engagement to ensure quality family engagement practices and implement an effective program with parents of program participants.

• Work collaboratively with the Education team’s Mental Health Coordinator for early intervention and mental health and disabilities support.

• Build a culture of excellent teaching in education programs.
• Collaborate with Director, Education Maycroft to ensure synergy between both education campuses.

Program Evaluation

• Measure, assess, and report program outcomes (e.g., CLASS, ITERS, TS GOLD).

• Conduct CLASS and ITERS observations for program improvement and professional development opportunities for teachers.

• Ensure program compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and permits, including those required for maintaining the license under the District of Columbia regulations.
• Operate a program that meets the standards of the Office of the State Superintendent for Education for the District of Columbia (OSSE) Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS)/Program Designation, and maintain accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Administration

• Define and manage the program’s budget, implementing operating and cost efficiencies.
• Hire and onboard team members in accordance with Martha’s Table’s core values, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of a safe, clean, and workable space for teachers, children, and families.
• Maximize student enrollment in the program.
• Ensure all parents in the program are aware of and abide by the program’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all programming requirements and performance outcomes adhere to multiple funding and model requirements.
• Foster an organization-wide culture of outcomes-based practice to spur the progress and effectiveness of the program.
• Foster an organization-wide “culture of evaluation” and contribute to Martha’s Table's capacity and efforts around organizational learning and knowledge management.

External Relationships

• Maintain relationships with external partners, including other non-profits, schools, funders, and other supporters.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and develop program funding for the department; provide expertise and insight to the Development team for use in materials and proposals to be shared with funders. 
• Participate in fundraising events, meetings, and on-site visits.

• Attend at least 2 anchor events annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated commitment to Martha’s Table’s core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability.
• Embodies and serves as a model for “white glove service” and our organization’s core values.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership and program design experience in an Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years old) environment
• Experience teaching in multicultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
• Strong knowledge of Head Start, OSSE, and DC Early Learning Standards 
• Strong knowledge of curriculum-based functions (Teaching Strategies, TS Gold) and of NAEYC best practices
• Proven experience promoting teamwork and collaboration, and managing, training, observing, evaluating, and providing feedback to direct reports
• Ability to support conflict resolution and practice progressive discipline
• Expertise in developmentally appropriate practices, environment, and domains of learning
• Ability to partner with families in support of children’s growth and development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent data collection and evaluation skills
• Experience using evidence-based assessment tools to drive outcomes for students
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple, concurrent projects and initiatives within and outside of immediate team
• Proficiency in multiple software applications including Google apps and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to Martha’s Table’s core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Graduate degree preferred
• Teaching Strategies and TS Gold curriculum training
• ITERS and ECERS observation experience
• Infant , Toddler, and Pre-K CLASS observer certification preferred
• OSSE Trainer Certification preferred
• CPR and First Aid training preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Martha’s Table provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.