Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Operations

MISSION
 Our mission is to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities.
 
VISION
 At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to stay and thrive. 

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.”  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “The MT Experience” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member --  you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Director, ECE Operations leads, coordinates, and monitors the safe and effective daily operations of the Education program in alignment with the regulations and standards set by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Assistant Director, ECE Operations: collaborates with the Director, ECE and Assistant Director, ECE on programmatic and strategic planning; assists in the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of the children; evaluates staff in order to formulate professional development plans; advises families, supports parent events, and coordinates program initiatives centered around staff wellness and morale in order to minimize turnover and maintain overall team satisfaction. 

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates daily operations of the Education program, including determining weekly and daily staffing schedule, to maintain licensing ratios and continuity of care.
• Regularly audits program compliance, staff records in ChildPlus, child-to-staff ratios, OSSE/NAEYC policies and procedures, and licensing requirements for the physical environments (emergency preparedness drill logs, Unusual Incident Report Log, Playground Inspection Logs). Monitors training compliance for OSSE requirements, including annual Quorum courses and 30/60/90-day onboarding milestones for teaching team; leads new team member onboarding.
• Partners with the Director, ECE and Assistant Director, ECE to deliver robust instructional guidance and support to teaching staff to execute evidence-based high-quality curriculum. 
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of program policies, operational plans, and quality assurance frameworks by using performance metrics to establish targets and strategic initiatives for continuous growth and improvement.
• Models exemplary instructional practices for birth-to-five development and learning, providing real-time classroom coaching and support.
• Supports classroom instructional quality by guiding and supporting lesson plan development and evaluation, utilizing all learning and development data sources.
• Conducts regular 1:1 check-ins, mid-year reviews, and annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Completes regular, unannounced audits of daily health checks, classroom environments, and Brightwheel documentation to monitor alignment with program  standards and program expectations.
• Supports budget allocations and operational expenditures to promote sound fiscal management and optimal resource management;  responsible for department invoices and vendor management.
• Assists in planning and executing Family Engagement initiatives and ECE events.
• Responsible for ECE office operations in the absence of the ECE Office Coordinator.
• Participate in Education team and All Staff events, meetings, and site visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attend at least 2 anchor events annually.
• Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability.
  

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience, including coaching and training education team members, in an Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years old) learning environment
• Experience teaching/working in diverse environments, including experience with underserved communities
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices for early childhood care and education 
• Experience facilitating team member training, team management, and the observation and evaluation of team members
• Ability to partner with families in support of a child’s growth and development
• Familiar with OSSE, DC Early Learning Standards, NAEYC Standards
• Experience with fiscal management and administration
• Excellent organizational, logistical, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives within and outside of immediate team; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office products
• Visible commitment to Martha’s Table’s Core Values of Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent data collection and evaluation skills.

• Proficient in verbal/written Spanish, preferred but not required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education; Master’s degree preferred.

• CPR and First Aid certification required, or must be willing to obtain it.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COVID-19

Martha's Table requires all team members to have:

• 2 doses of either Pfizer or Moderna administered before April 18, 2023;

• 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen administered before May 22, 2023;

• 2 doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Adjuvinated; or

• 1 updated dose of either Pfizer or Moderna administered after April 18, 2023

Martha's Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

• Candidates who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his/her designee, that the employee's vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and

• Candidates who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee's medical condition. 

Marha's Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (hr@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer. 

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. This position must be eligible or already possess an OSSE Suitability Letter, together with FBI and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) background check clearances.

Martha's table is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Martha's table is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for the employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, sex (including pregnancy), national, social or ethnic origin, disability status, HIV status, family medical history or genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Martha's table will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 202-328-6608 or via e-mail at hr@marthastable.org.