Pre-K Director​/Lead Teacher - Before & After School

Location: Monticello

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as Director/Lead Teacher for our Before and/or After School Pre-K program n's Community School in Monticello, NY. This role involves supporting curriculum implementation and overseeing key administrative responsibilities.

Location: St John's Community School in Monticello, NY

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours: 6:50 - 9:15 am and 2:50 - 6:00 pm


* Featured Benefit:
Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit for eligible employees to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5-13) enrolled in our program on the days you work.

Job Responsibilities:
Curriculum Support:
Partner with the teaching team to ensure effective curriculum implementation and a high-quality learning environment.
Administrative Duties:
Plan, organize, and oversee childcare services, exercising independent judgment in budgeting, policy compliance, and staff training and supervision.

Director Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement: Work alongside the marketing team to promote our center through open houses, events, and community outreach efforts, aiming to boost enrollment and meet local needs.
• Licensing Compliance: Manage operations in compliance with Office of Children and Family Service Day Care regulations, establishing a positive rapport with local OCFS licensors.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain comprehensive student records in accordance with OCFS requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Facility Management: Oversee the physical space, including procurement of supplies and developmentally appropriate equipment, adhering to ECERs guidelines.
• Staffing: Handle all aspects of staffing, from recruitment to training, ensuring a team of highly qualified individuals dedicated to providing top-notch care and service.
• Communication and Collaboration: Utilize HR and Registration platforms effectively to facilitate smooth operations. Foster open communication with staff, parents, and caregivers, providing resources and support as needed.
• Program Enhancement: Become proficient in ECERs, Creative Curriculum, and CLASS observations, integrating these tools into daily operations to enhance program quality.
• Parent Engagement: Schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences biannually, offering guidance to staff and support to parents as required.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age-appropriate lessons using our Curriculum to ignite children's development across all domains.
• Tracking Progress:
  Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children and organize regular parent conferences to discuss their growth, needs, and interests.
• Smooth Transitions: Guide families through the transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten, ensuring every child feels supported every step of the way.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date family and agency records, including attendance and meal logs, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
• Team Support: Keep Assistants in the loop with all classroom and program updates, providing training and guidance as needed to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Mentoring Moments: Provide functional training and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers, helping them grow and thrive in their roles.
• Continuous Learning: Dive into ongoing in-service and educational opportunities provided by Healthy Kids, because we believe in investing in your growth and development every step of the way.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, plus one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience in an early childhood setting
• An Associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field with a plan of study toward a Bachelor's degree or a New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience
• A New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential with one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) or other office-recognized credential, with a plan of study toward a Bachelor's degree or a New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medically cleared to perform all job duties
• Friendly, professional, reliable, and team-oriented
• Able to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• You're able to lead and motivate a team and have a commitment to providing quality childcare.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for…