Job Title                          Vice President, Early Education

Department                   Early Education Workforce Development
Location                          Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd Fort Worth 76137
In-Person/Virtual          3 days per week in person, 2 days per week remote work option (after 90-day period)
Reports To                      Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status                    Exempt
Full/Part Time                Full Time
Regular/Temporary     Regular
Compensation Package   $90,000-$100,000

Plus, comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, company paid LTD & Life Insurance, 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, week-long closure in December, PTO and personal leave for employees working 30+ hours, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match.

Start Date By or before December 1st

Our Commitment to Equity

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Our Investment in You

Through a commitment to equity, continuous learning and by leading with our values, we believe in maintaining a supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming. Camp Fire is putting the call out to the passionate individual who is ready to join our team.

Job Summary: Experienced executive who oversees 3 key programs: school readiness, early education apprenticeship programs, and community training solutions. Supervises a team of 13, manages a budget of $2.4M, and coordinates grants management. Serves as a member of the executive team, departmental liaison to the board of directors, and early education spokesperson to the community.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in ECE/CD or related field
• Experience in educational professional development to include workshops, conferences and staff program development and mentoring, both in-person and virtual
• Experience in nonprofit administration, including budgeting, staff supervision, program development and grant writing/reporting
• Experience in budget, project, and personnel management
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, )
• Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills
• Knowledge of early care and education principles, practices, and trends in the field
• Project management and ability to align systems between programs
• Experience with multi-site management

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Teaching or administrative experience in childcare settings
• Experience managing apprenticeship or other mentoring-based programs

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Must be able to drive and have transportation to get between program sites each day
• Must be able to observe teaching through site and sound

Relationships:

• Collaborate with other community agencies and participate in professional organizations/associations.
• Develop relationships with local, regional, and state professionals and transfer knowledge into appropriate contact
• Build and maintain strong relationships with childcare professionals and stakeholders in the field including funders
• CF Council Management Team, Early Ed Department Team, and Council staff

Accountability:

This position is responsible for the quality, participation, and year-end financial results of the programs as assigned.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Program Operations

Establish and grow new programs responsive to community need.

Develop/direct program delivery structure.

Interpret, define, and communicate purpose, benefits, and goals of the Department and its programs to childcare community.

Set Department priorities and planning based on community needs, industry trends and the CF promise

Hold regular group and individual staff meetings to advise and support program implementation

Implement annual and long-term planning process.

Integrate programs within the organization and strive toward interagency participation

Establish and maintain involvement in programs of experts and acknowledged leaders

Make program adjustments based on knowledge, needs experts, and internal evaluations

Evaluate program results

• Meet on regular basis with program staff and volunteers to assess and revise program goals and strategies as needed
• Develop and monitor evaluation plans and process for school readiness and Early Education Apprenticeship (EEAP) programs
• Ensure that evaluative techniques are used to analyze school readiness and EEAP programs and services
• Develop and maintain Department Operations Manual

Human Resources

Hire and supervise staff and execution of program goals, objectives and action steps

Develop and manage staffing plan for Early Ed Department.

• Coordinate contract/consultant selection, contract development and deliverables.

Supervise staff and implementation of professional development.

Financial Operations

Budget management of Department as a whole and programs under supervision.

Manage EEWD contract budget(s).

• Determine real cost of programs and feasibility of financial support

Oversee accounts receivable for the Department

Establish plan for accurate budget documentation of expenses within contract and/or program guidelines.

Develop and provide oversight of program budgets.

Assist in development of fundraising work plan for Department

Ensure completion of required reports for contracts/funders.

Execute any/all contracts following funder guidelines, and review and assess implementation of contract(s) as appropriate.

Marketing & Communications

Actively recruit community agencies to collaborate in appropriate programs/services.

Participate in and serve on community boards and organizations.

Develop relationships with local, regional, and state professionals and transfer knowledge into appropriate contact areas.

Coordinate marketing efforts with marketing coordinator and Camp Fire marketing staff, including marketing strategies and development of professional materials about programs.

Participate in community collaborations and meetings to communicate purpose of EEWD programs and services

Facilities & Equipment

Supervise maintenance, use and development of assigned facilities

Assess office space

Ensure orderly appearance of EEWD Hallway, offices, and spaces

General Responsibilities

Council Programs and Operations

• Participate in the Council Strategic Planning process through development of personal and departmental Annual Performance Appraisals/Work Plans.
• Maintain knowledge of all Council programs and operations.
• Provide assistance as needed concerning key areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for donations and/or gifts in kind.

Committees and Board of Directors

• Contribute to the development and support of volunteers of the Council
• Assist in other areas as needed

Community Relations

• Represent the Council as requested

About Camp Fire:

Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of- school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Commitment

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Apply:

Apply online or email HR@CampFireFW.org a cover letter, resume & salary requirements. View other open positions at https://www.campfirefw.org/careers/.

Employment at Camp Fire First Texas is on an at-will basis. The employee and the organization are each free to terminate the relationship at any time without cause.

Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls or follow-up emails, please.