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Acquire4Hire · 1 month ago

Executive Director - Nature and Montessori Inspired Early Childhood

Craftsbury Common, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

Acquire4Hire is seeking an Executive Director for Craftsbury Saplings Community Children’s Center, a mission-driven early childhood program. The role involves overseeing operations, strategic direction, and fostering an inclusive environment for staff and children, while ensuring the program aligns with core values.

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Responsibilities

Guide long-term strategic planning for the organization, in partnership with the Board and Staff

Lead the organization with clarity, compassion, and purpose, fostering a culture of collaboration and joy, and championing continuous improvement and adaptation to the needs of children, families, and staff

Guide the development of a high-quality, child-centered, nature-based early childhood education program

Work with the program staff to ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment

In partnership with the Program Director: Coordinate field trips and special programming; oversee parent teacher conferences and team meetings; and ensure the curriculum is consistent across classrooms

Recruit, hire, supervise, and support a passionate team of educators and staff

Directly manage 5 staff members, and oversee a full staff of 10-12, in partnership with the Program Director

Provide emergency coverage for staff members when necessary

Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and equitable workplace with attention to professional development for staff

Manage communication with both prospective and enrolled families

Build strong relationships with families, and encourage their meaningful involvement in the program

Collaborate with local partners, including libraries, businesses, public agencies, and service providers

Ensure sound administrative systems for enrollment, licensing, safety, and record keeping

Develop and manage the annual budget and fundraising plan, in partnership with the Board Treasurer

Oversee payroll, billing, and grant compliance, alongside the Administrative Assistant

Qualification

Leadership in early childhood educationChildcare systemsCommunication skillsBudgeting experienceOrganizational developmentInterest in teaching licenseCommitment to inclusive practicesNature-centered educationConflict-resolution skillsRelationship-building skills