EARLY EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Essex Westford School District is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as the Early Education Director.

This position provides overall leadership for the program, including active involvement with students, faculty and staff. The Director provides guidance and leadership in instruction and curriculum planning and evaluation. Additionally, this role provides evaluation and development for all program components, facilitating collaboration around the needs of the students.

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of the instructional program
  
• Develop and maintain a sustainable process for students moving from early education programs to kindergarten
  
• Work with the teachers in developing a master schedule that utilizes staff and building resources to a maximum degree of effectiveness
  
• Responsible for the supervision, evaluation, and professional development of professional and instructional support staff in early education programs
  
• Maintain a system of pupil placement, records, attendance, accounting, evaluation, and other required data in accordance with district practice
  
• Maintain a connection with the Early Learning Partnership and act 166 Partner Programs
  
• Oversee and ensure appropriate licensing and regulation implementation for early childhood programs
  

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Masters Degree in education, early education or another appropriate discipline plus a minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education.
  
• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid Vermont Professional Educator's License with a special education endorsement or early childhood endorsement, plus a Principal, special education administrator or another administrative endorsement.
  
• Maintains professional membership in ASCA, ACA, NACAC and/or other similar professional organizations.
  
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.
  

For additional information, please Click Here for a copy of the job description.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success and safety of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

EWSD offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including paid time off, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching, and more!

Interested applicants, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com using job ID 3680290.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
In 2017 three vibrant communities unified to provide enhanced and expanded educational options for all students, with the idea that we are better together. In the Essex Westford School District, we are designing opportunities that meet the unique needs of all our learners. As one of the largest school districts in the state of Vermont, approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade walk through our doors each day, eager to take advantage of the resources provided by our supportive communities. Every student is supported by highly qualified and caring educational leaders, educators, and staff who strive to make our schools a place where everyone belongs, feels safe, and is respected. Learning happens here ... students are challenged by a rigorous, well-balanced, proficiency-based curriculum and supported by our dedicated teachers and staff, who believe in and are passionate about what they do. Our staff are more than just employees, they are our neighbors as well. Nearly 50% of our staff live in one of the three communities that they support.

Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information. Please Note: EWSD currently requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for employees who are able to receive the vaccine.** **Exemption requests will be considered for medical and/or religious reasons.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Where did you hear about this position?
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2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
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3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
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4. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
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5. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
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6. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
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7. Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
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8. Please describe an ideal design for a comprehensive PreK and Early Childhood Special Education program given Act 166, IDEA, and the need for integrated community services.
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9. Discuss your approach to engaging families, students and fellow educators of our youngest learners through and equity lens.
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Contact Information Erin Maguire, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
51 Park Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: (802)857-2018
Email: emaguire@ewsd.org