Acquire4Hire ยท 1 week ago
Early Childhood - Executive Director
Brattleboro, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expAcquire4Hire is a non-profit organization seeking an Executive Director to oversee its overall management. The role involves program development, resource allocation, and leading a diverse team while ensuring compliance with state regulations and effective financial management.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategic operation and administration of this non-profit organization. Oversee development of programming, implementation of curriculum, and quality care/ best practice for young children
Serve as spokesperson for the organization and promote its mission, programs, and values. Establish and build strong cooperative relationships with community groups, donors, and families
Lead and inspire staff to accomplish the goals of the center and understand and fully embrace the mission and values. Ensure an engaging climate which attracts, motivates, and supports a talented, diverse staff to effectively execute early childhood education
Ensure adequate funds and provide budgetting planning and fiscal management. Spearhead fundraising efforts
Build strong relationships with the Board of Directors and advise the board in governance best practices, responsibilities, board composition, risk management, finance, legal, and fundraising. Update the board on programs and funding and communicate any issues with potential to effect the organization and its mission
Lead the development, implementation, and periodic assessment of a strategic plan including goals, objectives, and timelines
Effectively work on budget preparation, and then effectively manage resources within budget guidelines
Ensure the organization is compliant with relevant nonprofit regulations and is transparent and accurate in all its records and documents
Implement and maintain best practices for planning, programs, fundraising, finance, risk management, and HR
Stay current in developments and trends in the nonprofit sector and issues relevant to the mission and make recommendations as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Minimum three years experience in management at an early childhood center
Broad experience in planning, budgeting, managing, and working with a board of directors
Leadership experience in classroom management for young children
Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial procedures
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
Outstanding leadership, networking, and motivational skills
Must be an innovative, strategic thinker with initiative and passion
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Resources or related field
Able to meet state regulations for the qualifications of Director of a child care center up to 59 students
Preferred
Fundraising and grant writing experience
Teaching license with early childhood endorsement in the state of Vermont
Knowledge of billing for Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Experience with online early childhood programs such as brightwheel
Benefits
Accrued paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
Acquire4Hire
Acquire4Hire offers a scalable applicant tracking system for business networks, franchises, and multi-location organizations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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