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We invest deeply in our educators so they can create classrooms where students thrive academically and socially.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">As Atlas continues to grow across multiple campuses, we are committed to building an exceptional early childhood program that prepares students for long-term success.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Overview</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Director of Early Childhood Programming provides strategic and operational leadership for Atlas’ preschool programs across two elementary campuses. This role ensures high-quality instruction, strong family partnership, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and seamless transitions into Kindergarten.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Director builds the systems, talent pipeline, and instructional foundation necessary to operate an exceptional, compliant, and financially sound early childhood program that reflects Atlas’ commitment to belonging, rigor, and whole-child development.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">This role requires a leader who can think systemically, coach teachers effectively, ensure regulatory excellence, and build strong community partnerships. This is a year-round leadership position that plays a key role in advancing the strategic priorities of Atlas Public Schools.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Student Recruitment and Family Outreach</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Build partnerships with community-based organizations, childcare centers, churches, and neighborhood groups to create a strong PK pipeline.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Lead early childhood information sessions, participate in school tours, and represent Atlas at outreach events.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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