What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Pre-K Instruction position at Bright Beginnings?
General Definition of Work
The Director of Pre-K Instruction, under minimal supervision, performs senior-level work with considerable decision-making discretion designing, implementing, and delivering robust systems that result in learning solutions related to Pre-K. The position ensures coherent practice, project management, and communication aligned with the strategic initiatives of the district. Employee performs supervisory and advanced work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Pre-K Programs & Services.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.
Salary/Status
Market Pay Grade 10 /Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Executive Director of Pre-K Programs & Services
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs/staff in the district
- Monitor and interpret federal and state laws relating to Pre-K curriculum; recommend and implement changes to maintain compliance
- Design and implement a high-quality Pre-K instructional plan that aligns to the Teaching Strategies Gold curriculum
- Lead the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs and operations within the schools; identify and respond to needs, and achieve intended outcomes related to early childhood education
- Provide comprehensive support across the district in identifying effectiveness of Pre-K instruction and developing strategies to improve the Pre-K student learning experience
- Oversee Pre-K curricular resources, respond to needs as they arise, evaluate the current resources and anticipate future needs
- Review and evaluate Pre-K curriculum and/or instructional programs and make recommendations for district implementation
- Integrate age-appropriate teaching strategies that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Analyze data to inform instructional practices and make program adjustments as needed
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to drive continuous improvement through professional learning
- Apply project management procedures and best practices to department initiatives
- Monitor and participate in the development and administration of the department budget
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise professional development activities
- Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
- Create a hospitable team environment with positive communication/public relations
- Perform related work as assigned or required