Thank you for your interest. The search is now closed, and the position has been filled.
Inkinen is assisting the Early Learning Board with its search for the Director of the Executive Office on Early Learning.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
http://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/
The Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL), currently with a staff of 21, was established by the State of Hawaii in 2012 and is governed by the Early Learning Board (ELB). Through collaboration and partnerships, EOEL’s mission is to establish a system that ensures a solid foundation of early childhood development and learning for Hawaii’s young children (prenatal to age five), meaningful engagement and supports for their families, and a stable, competent, and supported early childhood workforce. The EOEL works across state departments, organizations, and sectors toward a comprehensive and integrated early childhood system for the state.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
EOEL seeks a strategic, compassionate, and adaptable leader who will serve as Director. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated passion for early childhood development and learning, a proven record of inclusive, collaborative leadership, and a sensitivity to the history of Hawaii’s early learning systems work. Remarkable interpersonal relationship-building and communication skills are highly desired. Understanding of complex systems, the legislative process, and the state and federal government are critical.
The successful candidate will have senior-level management experience in one of the following: early childhood education and development, social work, education, and/or related fields. Supervisory experience, a strong financial management background, and a bachelor’s degree are required. Advanced degree preferred.