<p>Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive"!</p> <p>Job Title: Early Care and Education Director</p> <p>What We Do:</p> <p>At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.</p> <p>Our Workplace Culture:</p> <p>We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.</p> <p>Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Early Care and Education Director is a member of Bauer Family Resources Leadership Team and participates in agency-wide decision-making. The Director provides administrative and programmatic leadership of the Early Care and Education division in accordance with the agency's mission, policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana state licensing and all other relevant regulatory bodies. The Director represents the agency in local, regional, state, and national communities and is responsible for vision and strategic positioning of the division for the future.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.</p> <ul> <li>Leadership and supervision of staff to align with Bauer Resources' mission, along with policies and procedures. </li><li>Monitoring and reporting in preparation in the Office of Head Start Federal reviews, along with ensuring execution of the comprehensive annual Monitoring Plan to ensure compliance with Head Start Regulations, the state of Indiana Licensing Standards. </li><li>Ensure program funding - Complete annual Head Start grant applications and grant applications for additional program funding. </li><li>Review and analyze monthly financial and statistical reports to assess budget status and initiate preventative measures if needed. </li><li>Ensure alignment of the annual budget with the program's 5-year goals and objectives. </li><li>Family and community relations -Facilitate intra-agency and inter-agency collaborations that support the Agency's mission, along with ensuring the development of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU's) with community partners that enhance program services. </li><li>Serving 7 Early Care and Education counties (Hendricks, Owen, Morgan, Clinton, Carroll, White, and Tippecanoe) </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.</p> <p>Education/Certification/Licensure:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood, human services, psychology, counseling, or other related field </li><li>Master's degree preferred </li><li>Must maintain a valid Indiana Driver's license and meet the requirements of the insurance carrier at all times. </li></ul> <p>Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li>7-10 years of previous field experience </li><li>5-7 years of progressive management experience </li></ul> <p>Knowledge and Skills Required:</p> <ul> <li>Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills </li><li>Ability to coach and mentor others </li><li>Strong math skills </li><li>Attention to detail </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal </li><li>Organization and time management </li><li>Strong connection with the community </li></ul> <p>What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance </li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision </li><li>Matching 401K </li><li>Short-Term Disability </li><li>Long-Term Disability </li><li>Employer Health Savings Contributions </li><li>Teladoc </li><li>Free Mental Health Coverage </li><li>10 Paid Holidays </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Paid Bereavement </li><li>Referral Bonus </li><li>Annual Wellness Programs </li><li>Reflective Supervision </li><li>Community Involvement </li></ul> <p>Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position</p> <ul> <li>Hiring & Retention Bonus </li><li>Early Childhood Education Scholarship </li><li>Paid Professional Development </li><li>Cell Phone Reimbursement </li><li>Mileage Reimbursement </li></ul> <p>Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.</p> <p>Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace</p>