Early Childhood Program Leader

Position Summary:  The Early Learning Program Leader (ECPL) is responsible for effectively supporting and executing Dream Center Evansville’s (DCE) Early Learning Programs and initiatives including but not limited to Strong Starts (0-4 year programming) and Eaglets (pre-K programming). The ECPL promotes positive childhood development and kindergarten readiness for DCE’s early childhood population. They will provide effective planning and implementation of program resources, logistics, and requirements to help DCE achieve its mission and vision.  Position will be approximately 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Principal Responsibilities - Assist the Early Learning Manager with the following programs:

• Strong Starts: a program promoting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children ages 0-4 years and their families. Utilize our curriculum to help host parent education cohorts focused on ensuring that their children are receiving a “strong start.” 
• Eaglets: Assist in a preschool program that promotes school readiness through engaging activities and a structure that will prepare children for their transition into the school environment. Partner with parents to discuss their child’s progress and needs, and suggest ways that they can help to further prepare their child for kindergarten.
• Family Engagement:  The ECPL will regularly engage with the families of DCE’s early learners to promote learning and development. 
• Data Support: The ECPL helps collect relevant data on families and children in the early learning programs, including but not limited to child development as measured by the Ages and Stages metric. The ECPL  provides regular reports regarding assessment data, goals, and interventions.  

Job Specifications Requirements:

• Preferred: 1 to 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Programs.
• Preferred: a basic familiarity with the Dream Center’s programs and services. 
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals and families in low socio-economic situations. 
• Demonstrated ability to connect and sustain relationships across socio-cultural boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in problem-solving on complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced and data-driven environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the needs of the community.
• Personal saving faith in Jesus Christ. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and expertise in group presentations. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• A criminal background check must show no conviction of a felony or misdemeanor crime including, but not limited to abuse, drugs or alcohol, neglect, theft, or fraud.

Dream Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing program, organizational, regional and individual goals and objectives.  It covers the primary responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position.  It is not meant to be all-encompassing or all-inclusive.