Position Title: Senior Director of Education
Reports To: Vice President of Children's Services
Supervises: Early Education, Adult Education, Classroom Support, Head Start/EHS Sites, LGSHFLSA Status: Exempt
Salary $75,000-80,000
The Senior Director of Education is responsible for leading and overseeing the agency’s educational programming across the lifespan—from early childhood education to adult learning and workforce development. This includes strategic and operational oversight of Head Start and Lincoln Grant Scholar House (LGSH), a two-generation education and housing program.
The Senior Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, equitable educational services and promotes school readiness, family engagement, lifelong learning, and career advancement. The Senior Director provides strategic vision, ensures compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, and fosters a culture of excellence among educators and staff.
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Develop and implement a vision for holistic education services that align with organizational goals.
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Drive continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic planning across education programs.
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Integrate LGSH into broader educational programming, aligning with Head Start, Adult Ed, and workforce advancement efforts.
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Serve as the educational policy and program expert for executive leadership.
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Lead and manage programs such as Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Adult Education, and other community learning initiatives.
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Provide direct supervision to the LGSH Director and ensure compliance with academic, housing, and wraparound support services at the LGSH campus.
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Ensure compliance with federal and state education mandates, including Head Start Program Performance Standards and state education guidelines.
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Oversee curriculum selection, classroom quality, assessment systems, and instructional supports.
