Early Childhood Director (IMMEDIATE OPENING)

Job Title: Head of Early Childhood Program
Location: Match Community Day, Hyde Park, MA
Starting Date: Immediately

Match Charter Public School is a thriving charter institution located in Boston that provides quality education from PreK to 12th grade to over 1,250 students. By utilizing a fair public lottery process, we attract students from diverse backgrounds, with families representing more than 20 different countries and languages spoken at home. Over 90% of our student body comes from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds. As an institution, Match advocates and operates under core values of Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability, with a strong focus on promoting anti-racist organizational processes and policies.

Position Overview:
The Head of Early Childhood Program (HECP) will assume a leadership role in coaching and supervising PreK and Kindergarten staff at Match Community Day. Moreover, the HECP will play a crucial part in advancing the staff and students’ educational experiences, driving their growth and prosperity.

This role is available until the end of December 2024, with the opportunity for potential long-term employment. The HECP will report directly to the Lower Elementary Principal and the starting salary for this position commences at $108,171, with flexibility for higher compensation based on relevant prior experience.

Key Responsibilities:
The HECP will primarily be responsible for guaranteeing the excellence of the teaching team and their students’ academic progress and achievement. This will involve:

– Focusing on the growth, development, and performance of the teaching staff, with a strong emphasis on data-driven instruction and consistent teacher observation and feedback.
– Collaborating closely with the Principal and Chief Academic Officer to ensure the quality of the lower elementary academic program, including curriculum development and implementation.
– Fostering a strong adult culture and nurturing teacher leaders among the department or grade level staff.
– Contributing to long-term planning processes, including school culture and academic program design, staff development, and refinement of tutorial and curriculum sequences.

Qualifications:
We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, and while a bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. Key qualifications for the Early Childhood Director position include:

– A proven track record of success in urban education
– A strong commitment to the mission of student success in college and beyond
– At least 5 years of experience working in early childhood education, preferably in a Title I school
– Previous experience in team management and leadership
– Openness to regular feedback and a growth mindset for both staff and personal development
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Candidates must possess US work authorization.

About Match Education:
Match Education is comprised of both The Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, committed to driving applied innovation in education. We seek to develop, validate, and disseminate new ideas and practices in education reform. Match Education is dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse educational and work environment for all individuals, irrespective of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or veteran status, in adherence to state and federal laws.