The Director of Education and Child Enrichment is responsible for leading all educational programming, early learning operations, and child enrichment services within Phoenix. This leadership role ensures high-quality instruction, regulatory compliance, staff development, and alignment of Early Childhood Education (ECE) with Phoenix’s broader workforce and trades-based model.
________________________________________
1. Site Leadership & Daily Operations
-
Oversee daytoday center operations, staff schedules, and program flow
-
Act as the primary contact for escalated operational issues, incidents, and family concerns
-
Coordinate daily priorities across all childcare and enrichment activities
-
Lead all licensed early learning, childcare, and enrichment programs
-
Ensure compliance with DELC, ERDC, and state licensing requirements
-
Maintain continuous readiness for monitoring, licensing visits, and audits
-
Align classroom practices with developmentally appropriate standards
________________________________________
2. Staff Supervision, Evaluation & Development
-
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to all program staff
-
Conduct employee evaluations in partnership with HR
-
Support ongoing professional development, credentialing, and career advancement pathways
-
Ensure staffing meets ratio, licensing, and quality criteria
________________________________________
3. Compliance, Licensing & Risk Management
-
Maintain readiness for inspections, monitoring visits, and state audits
-
Oversee incident reporting, corrective action plans, and required documentation
-
Coordinate compliance with the Executive Director and Facilities Director
-
Ensure staff adherence to safety, supervision, and mandatory reporting policies
________________________________________
4. Budget Oversight & Resource Management
-
Manage the center’s operating budget
-
Identify operational risks, resource gaps, and opportunities for improvement
________________________________________
5. Cross-Program Coordination
-
Align center operations with organizational systems, processes, and policies
-
Participate in leadership planning, strategic development, and continuous improvement efforts
________________________________________
6. Communication & Reporting
-
Provide regular updates and reporting to the Executive Director
-
Communicate center needs, risks, and accomplishments to organizational leadership
-
Ensure all documentation, records, and reports are accurate and up to date
-
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the center
________________________________________
-
There are several ways that you can qualify to be a director. Please go to www.oregon.gov/delc | PR0197 | 1/2024 | page 2 of 2 for qualifications.
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Retirement, Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance
At Phoenix, we believe in every person's potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our mission is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers at-risk youth to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths, and achieve their goals.
