Director of Family Engagement

Director of Family Engagement

About the role:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing our family engagement strategy to ensure we are empowering families for lifelong success. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, the Director of Family Engagement will manage teams of Child Family Educators (in our school and home-based programs) and our Admissions team (responsible for student and family recruitment, enrollment, selection, and attendance). You will oversee the implementation of family services and work with your team and colleagues to ensure overall delivery and quality. You will provide on-going coaching to ensure the highest quality of services are provided in the areas of home visitation, family goal setting, accessing community services and resources, family engagement and advocacy. If you are passionate about early childhood education and family engagement and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do:

LEADERSHIP OF OUR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

• Hold a strong commitment to empowering families and helping them to achieve their hopes and dreams
• Provide leadership for family engagement strategies across the organization and direct management of our school and home-based programs
• Develop trusted relationships within and across teams to implement engagement strategies and build a community that supports family engagement
• Represent Clayton in the community to enhance collaboration and advance Clayton's broader mission

TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

• Manage four direct reports: two managers of home-based child family educators, one manager of school-based child family educators, and an admissions manager
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for the overall team, including quality assurance and compliance processes
• Oversee and develop the team to build expertise; provide support and guidance on activities and workflow; provide regular performance management and feedback
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families and partner organizations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all grant provisions and regulatory requirements related to family engagement

What we are looking for and what you must have:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human and Family Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in family engagement roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful family engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity and innovation in family engagement approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred

The perks:

• 16 paid company holidays
• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment plans
• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation:

• $90,000.00-$105,000.00 annually

Clayton's Core Values:

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaborationbuilds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Communityfosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.
• Funreduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.
• Growthallows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.
• Stewardshipenables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000