Job Goal: In alignment with the agency’s vision and strategic plan, the Associate Director of Early Childhood Services ensures strong, cohesive systems across the Health and Safety, Professional Development, and Early Childhood Regional Management components to ensure children—and those who care for them—are prepared for lifelong learning and success. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure all program systems are effectively aligned, compliant, and designed to support high-quality service delivery for children, families, and staff. The Associate Director leads the planning, organization, and integration of early childhood systems to strengthen program quality, consistency, and accountability, ensuring that infrastructure, policies, and practices across all components support measurable outcomes in school readiness, child well-being, staff excellence, and family engagement. Working as part of a multidisciplinary leadership team, the Associate Director promotes a culture of continuous improvement, compliance with Federal Performance Standards and state regulations, and alignment with UMHS’s mission to prepare children for lifelong learning and success.
