Early Care and Education Director

Sunrise Early Care and Education Director

Sunrise Family Resource Center is seeking an enthusiastic professional to fill the role of Early Care and Education (ECE) Director. The ECE Director will manage the daily operations of the Sunrise childcare center, which serves twenty-two infants and toddlers, ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

Ideal candidates will be competent and knowledgeable in quality early childcare practices, which contribute to the growth and development of young children and their parents/caregivers. The ECE Director will help support and connect families to additional Sunrise services, the early childhood community, and our state partners, when appropriate and/or necessary. In this role, the ECE Director will work closely with the Sunrise Executive Director, will be an active member of Sunrise’s Leadership Team, and will be responsible for supervising all ECE staff members. Great collaboration skills are needed to facilitate relationships between classroom staff, Sunrise staff, community partners, and families, to ensure smooth operations in keeping with the agency’s mission, philosophy, and standards of practice.

· Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or human services is preferred. An Associate’s Degree is required, as is two years’ experience with infants and toddlers, and two years’ experience with family-centered services.

· As of 9/1/2016: Vt Early Childhood Director Step 1 Certificate or a three-credit college course in program management for early care and education or in staff supervision, related to early care and education and a three-credit college course in curriculum.

· Must be 21 years of age and able to maintain a valid driver’s license.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position, with flexible scheduling options. Compensation is based on experience: $23.00 - $26.00/per hour. Sunrise Family Resource Center provides a balanced and generous benefit package.

Interested candidates must submit a current resume and a letter of interest, along with three (3) references to: Tiffany Gaghich, Parent Child Center Coordinator.

Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment where all people feel valued and respected. We hope you join us in celebrating the people that collectively make up our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person