Associate Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (3Wks PTO)

Description

Salary Range: $57,857-$71,638 annually

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid Days
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring an Associate Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership to join our team. As an Associate Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, you will provide support to Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Site Directors, Resource Specialists, and Intervention Specialists in the implementation of high-quality teaching practices in all Infant and Toddler classrooms under this program, utilizing the baseline comprehensive competencies for educators of infants and toddlers. The Associate Director has the overall responsibility for assisting in the monitoring and implementation of the strategies that ensure these experiences are based on optimal support for infants and toddlers and their families.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the EHS-CCP Senior Director, participates in the development and execution of long and short -range goals for UW Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, specifically.
• In collaboration with the EHS-CCP Senior Director, develops grantee policies and procedures related to the Education and Child Development Program Services and Additional Services for Children with Disabilities.
• Oversees the collection and timely reporting of data, including the Early Head Start PIR, the Monthly Management Report, Child Outcomes, and ChildPlus
• Assists in the development of the Early Head Start Five-Year Re-Application and all continuation applications. Coordinates the development and implementation of special program/project events/reports such as the Early Head Start Annual Self-Assessment, the Federal Peer Review, and other Early Head Start requirements.
• Facilitate Quality Improvement Planning and other follow-up meetings with Early Head Start Child Care Partners’ program directors to review findings and develop plans for correcting non-compliances or deficiencies.
• In collaboration with the EHS-CCP Senior Director, participates in planning and development of the new program initiatives and special projects.
• Stay informed about all regulations, Program Information, and information memoranda related to the Early Head Start program. Ensure that partners receive and review these materials every month. Assist partners in developing procedures based on this guidance.
• Oversees development and implementation of the School Readiness Plan and tracks progress for all sites assigned within the Partnership.
• Develop Annual Work Plans for the area of Early Education and Early Intervention, as well as the School Readiness area for children 0-36 months.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Senior Director in his or her absence.

People & Engagement

• Responsible for Performance Management plans for all supervisees.
• Responsible for approving Time and Attendance in a timely manner for any hourly staff directly under his/her supervision.
• Include progressive counseling, as needed, ensuring that UWM, EEOC, federal, state, and local guidelines are adhered to.
• Develop strategies that support retention and team building through all divisions’ communication systems and staff meetings.
• Manages staff, consumers, and general public grievances according to policies and procedures
• Responsible fo