Director, Division of Child Development and Early Education

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a visionary executive to lead the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). This position requires an active knowledge of the development and delivery of comprehensive early care and education services and the ability to direct strategic initiatives which address root causes of inequities in access, reduce barriers to services, and enrich systems that contribute to the well-being of young children and families across the state. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• a strong knowledge of current law and policy, trends, and best practices in early care and education
• a commitment to working effectively with families, communities, policymakers, and stakeholders to achieve better outcomes for young children
• a deep understanding of the interdependencies between young children's physical and behavioral health, safety and early learning
• a dedication to working within and contributing to an integrated early childhood health, mental health, family strengthening, and early learning services delivery system

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