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AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Mayor’s Office of Education provides leadership to improve education in the City of Philadelphia. To achieve this mission, MOE creates policies and programs to:

• Expand access to quality pre-K for Philadelphia families;
• Create Community Schools designed to strengthen local schools by removing barriers to student success;
• Facilitate collaboration and partnership among many stakeholders to strengthen the local education landscape; and
• Advance key educational policy
  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of PHLpreK reports to the PHLpreK Director and supports the design and implementation of PHLpreK, the City of Philadelphia’s quality pre-K initiative. The Deputy Director’s work will be guided by the principle that investments in quality pre-K provide long-term gains for students and reduce the gaps in school readiness faced by many children. Studies illustrate significant benefits for children who participate in quality early education programs such as increased performance in school, improved social and emotional skills, fewer behavioral problems, decreased need for special education, increased high school graduation rates, and increased earning potential. The Deputy Director of PHLpreK will support day-to-day program operations and serve as a thought leader to the PHLpreK Director to strengthen the initiative and meet short and long-term program goals.

SALARY - Commensurate with education and experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support PHLpreK systems development to plan for future expansion 
  
• Support the day-to-day administration of PHLpreK including, but not limited to student recruitment and monitoring provider compliance
  
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a workforce development strategy that addresses the needs of a skilled, credentialed early childhood education workforce 
  
• Supervise several team members and lead various working groups across City agencies 
  
•  Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Services Plan for participating PHLpreK providers 
  
• Represent the Mayor’s Office of Education at public events and meetings 
  
• Monitor and interpret local, federal, and state policy and regulations related to early education program administration
  
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the PHLpreK Director or City’s Chief Education Officer
  

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to think critically and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment 
  
• Excellent communications skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills 
  
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and timely responsiveness to deadlines 
  
• Capable of working well both independently and as part of a team
  
• Commitment to strengthening Philadelphia’s education system 
  
• Values and encourages diversity of thought, background, and perspective
  

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and at least two years’ experience in a supervisory role in the field of education or within non-profit/government as an administrator or practitioner
• Experience as an education practitioner or administrator of large programs 
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced degree in education, public administration/government, management or related field preferred.
  

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Successful candidate must be a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx