Early Childhood Director

Our client, a non profit organization, is seeking an Early Childhood Director for one of their program sites.

Ensure safe operation and educational enrichment of the center, provide a point of welcome and information for parents and support for site staff.

• Ensure best practice in quality education for the preschool community
• Provide a welcoming community for families
• Monitor classrooms to ensure teaching staff are supported in delivery of age-appropriate curriculum
• Support educators in developing lesson plans and individual plans that meet the needs of all children
• Ensure daily record-keeping including child and staff attendance and food service records
• Ensure the schedule is developed and followed to ensure all activity expectations are met as prescribed for a substantial part of the day
• Ensure safety protocols are observed in the indoor and outdoor classrooms and on activities outside the center
• Keep Cluster Leader abreast of site visits from regulatory agencies; have all site records (children, staff, and service) and practices audit ready
• Participate as needed in planning for the Early Childhood Education department
• Participate in departmental and agency training sessions
• Other tasks as needed

• Master's degree in early childhood education combined with NYS (New York State) Certification in Early Childhood Education required
• Experience working with ACS/DOE funded Day Care and/or Head Start programs as well as DOE UPK programs
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in early childhood classrooms
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a ECE supervisory/management role
• MAT Certified preferred

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Knowledge of Article 47 of Dept of Health
• Ability to supervise, coach and collaborate with staff
• Ability to take initiative in work assignments
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must be highly organized with an excellent work ethic
• Must be able to determine the appropriate relationship levels with staff and maintain appropriate leadership role
• Must be able to handle working on multiple projects at once
• Prior Knowledge of ACS and HRA (Human Resources Administration) subsidized funding for families preferred
• Knowledge of DOE UPK, Day Care and Early Learn Policies and Procedures
• Must have some knowledge of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of Pro Care or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of DOE Interdisciplinary Units of Study and Building Blocks Math Curriculum

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.