Education Division Director-EC Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5045534) Apply  Education Division Director-EC Salary $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50508234-082625EL-EC Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 08/26/2025 Closing Date 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Early Childhood Operations Job Focus Area The Early Childhood Strategy Director: Shaping the Future of Early Education The Office of Early Childhood is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Early Childhood Strategy Director. This pivotal role is a unique opportunity to drive transformative change and ensure every child in Louisiana has a strong start. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion to make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities across the state. As the Early Childhood Strategy Director, you will be the central force behind all early childhood initiatives at the LDOE. You will lead a dedicated team of education professionals, overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that unify the early childhood system and improve child outcomes. This role requires a blend of visionary leadership and hands-on program management. Preferred Experience The following qualifications are preferred but not required: + Experience in a similar leadership position within a state Department of Education, nonprofit, or a large school district. + Proficiency in using data to drive decision-making, evaluate program effectiveness, and report outcomes to both internal and external audiences. Minimum Qualifications Ten years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175820) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Lead all Early Childhood Initiative:Overseeing all projects within the Early Childhood Strategy team. This includes guiding research on new strategies and developing innovative approaches to improve child outcomes. + Serve as a Key Liaison:Interacting with a wide range of stakeholders—from educators and administrators to members of the general public. You'll represent the LDOE at all levels, from local sites to state and national conferences. + Oversee Coordinated Systems:Direct the implementation and strategy for critical programs like the coordinated enrollment system, which expands access to quality early childhood programming. + Advise Senior Leadership:Serve as a key advisor to the Early Childhood Assistant Superintendent, offering recommendations on specific issues and helping to set the annual priorities for the office. + Support Cross-Functional Projects:Work closely with staff from other divisions and offices to ensure early childhood strategies are aligned with broader academic planning and other initiatives. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire . How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* NOTE: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service. + Yes + No 02 Do you have experience in developing and implementing new strategies to address complex problems or issues? + Yes + No 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A". 04 Do you have experience managing, implementing, or overseeing significant policy changes or new initiatives? + Yes + No 05 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A". 06 Do you have experience in leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with other divisions? + Yes + No 07 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A". 08 How do you stay informed about the latest trends and research in early childhood education? 09 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education: + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email