QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Principal Standard (Preferred) and/or Supervisor Standard license.
• Valid New Jersey Early Childhood Education Teaching Certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in school or District level administration.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience in teaching Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer a District-level professional development program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

I. Management and Coaching of Instructional Staff

• Observes, coaches, and evaluates Teachers and Department Chairs, and provides ongoing professional development for targeted improvement in identified growth areas.
• Provides constructive feedback to Principals, Vice Principals, and Department Chairs on the improvement of student achievement and effective implementation of the Early Childhood Education curricular programs.
• Monitors all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities (IPDP/CAP), observations, and evaluations) of Department Chairs of Early Childhood Education and Teachers of Early Childhood Education.
• Validates evaluation ratings of Department Chairs of Early Childhood Education and Teachers.
• Assumes the orientation and mentor responsibilities of all novice Department Chairs of Early Childhood and monitors the orientation and mentorship of novice Teachers.
• Leverages Department Chairs of Early Childhood Education, Teacher Coaches, and Academic Interventionists to reach maximum implementation of district approved curricular guides and intervention strategies by providing monthly and quarterly ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Synthesizes all Early Childhood Education achievement quarterly reports from Department Chairs of Early Childhood Education and provide a comprehensive review and presentation at various forums throughout the school year.

II. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Serves as a lead in the area of Early Childhood Education.
• Authors, updates, and furnishes rigorous Early Childhood Education curriculum guides, units of study, bridge manuals, and technological resources to the District.
• Supports District’s textbook adoption committee and process ensuring all curricular resources and supplements are fully vetted; meeting state standards and the diverse needs of all students.
• Supports in the development of a comprehensive strategy to guarantee an accurate inventory and timely distribution of all curricular resources.
• Supports in the development of all Early Childhood Education diagnostics, interim assessments, district assessments, mid-term and final exams.
• Collaborates with the Supervisors of Bilingual and ESL services, and the Special Assistants of Special Education to ensure curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments are tailored for all learners.
• Collaborates with all District Directors and Supervisors to ensure curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments are aligned to state standards and result in interdisciplinary opportunities.

III. Organizational Leadership

• Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor Department Chairs, Teacher Coaches, and District goals.
• Develops and monitors strategies for high level collaboration among faculty and staff.
• Communicates effectively and maintains a positive disposition in all circumstances to ensure an outcome that promotes student academic achievement, staff professional development, and District-wide success.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Director or Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Education