Merraine Group, Inc. · 4 days ago
Director of Early Childhood Programs
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expMerraine Group, Inc. is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Programs to oversee a comprehensive portfolio of education and family services programs. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery while emphasizing regulatory compliance, staff development, and continuous quality improvement.
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Hiring Manager
Jeff Ptalis
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day operational and strategic oversight of all early childhood education and family services programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and funder requirements
Lead implementation and monitoring of Head Start Performance Standards across all program components, including education, family engagement, health, mental health, and disabilities services
Build, lead, and sustain high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Oversee curriculum implementation, program enhancements, and school readiness initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences
Partner with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer to develop, manage, and monitor program budgets; ensure fiscal accountability and sustainability across all funding sources
Prepare, submit, and monitor grant applications, annual program applications, corrective action plans, self-assessments, training and technical assistance plans, and required funder reports
Drive continuous quality improvement through data collection, analysis, trend reporting, and outcome-based program planning
Ensure staff credentialing, licensing, and professional development requirements are met and maintained; develop and implement ongoing training programs to support compliance and excellence
Serve as a key liaison with community partners, school districts, funders, and regulatory agencies to support families, staff, and program growth
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, supervision, coaching, and performance management of program leadership and site-based staff
Provide oversight of Court Care and KidSpace programs, including enrollment management, revenue monitoring, budget oversight, and funder reporting
Conduct regular site visits to ensure safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments for children and families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, including a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood coursework
Three to five years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience in early childhood or child-focused programs, preferably within a nonprofit environment
Proven experience managing multi-site operations, large teams, budgets, and complex compliance requirements
Knowledge of federal, state, and local early childhood regulations, including Head Start, Early Learning Coalition, VPK, and related funding streams
Ability to obtain Florida Director's Credential within 90 days of hire, if not already held
Preferred
Master's degree strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs highly preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, consistent with full-time exempt leadership roles.
Company
Merraine Group, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Merraine Group is a leader in executive search and talent acquisition, celebrated for its client-centric approach, unmatched expertise, and a 97.3% retention rate that sets a benchmark in the industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase