Early Childhood Director

4 weeks ago

New York, United States Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Full time
Job Summary

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Educational Leader for Young Learners to serve as the Director of Early Childhood Education. This is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for overseeing the instructional program for our full-day, high-quality pre-K education program serving both 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds.

The successful candidate will be committed to education, be an excellent promoter of the school, and insist on program excellence. The candidate must be a collaborative decision-maker working with the school leadership, faculty, staff, and parents in overseeing the instructional program. An innovative vision of education for the 21st century that includes knowledge of early childhood education and current teaching methodologies is critical to success.

The EC Education Director serves as the main liaison with the NYC Division of Early Childhood's Instructional team and is responsible for overseeing all educational aspects of the program in compliance with contractual obligations with NY State and NY City where they apply.

Core Competencies:

  • Successful teaching and leadership experience as an early childhood educator
  • Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold curriculum and assessments
  • Knowledge and understanding of New York State Early Childhood Learning Standards
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NYC Early Childhood Framework for Quality
  • Understanding of and respect for the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity that is part of the richness of the metropolitan NYC early childhood landscape
  • High expectations for instruction and social emotional support for all students
  • Ability to successfully lead and coach early childhood staff using research-based best practices aligned with the highest rating expectations of ECERS-3 and CLASS
  • Commitment to leading staff in providing rich and meaningful family engagement support and resources so as to promote the extension of learning in the home
  • Commitment to engaging families as partners in their children's learning experiences
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills

Core Roles/Responsibilities:

The Early Childhood Program Director serves as the Instructional Leader for the early childhood program in an ADNY elementary school. In this role, he/she:

  • Ensures program compliance with the ADNY and NYCDOE Policies and Procedures
  • Ensures high-quality implementation of the Creative Curriculum Program
  • Ensures the implementation of Positive Behavior Guidance
  • Supervises staff in providing a program that meets the varied needs of the children and families served by the program
  • Conducts daily walk-throughs, models best practices, and provides formative feedback to staff
  • Trains and coaches teaching staff to meet program standards
  • Uses ECERS-3 and CLASS evaluations to plan for and implement ongoing program support
  • Works with school Principal to evaluate staff performance
  • Uses student and program assessment data to work with staff to meet the needs of all students
  • Assists other staff members in timely completion of all paperwork relating to the program

Qualifications:

  • Master of Education in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or a related field (REQUIRED)
  • Current New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Teaching (REQUIRED)
  • At least 5 years of experience as a teacher with classroom experience, including 3 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in an Early Childhood classroom
  • At least 2 years of program leadership experience preferred
  • Experience working successfully in an inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Willingness to participate in workshops and other ongoing professional development opportunities related to leading a high-quality early childhood program
  • Proficient in the use of technology (social media, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, ability to learn various educational communication platforms)
  • First Aid and CPR certification preferred
  • Bilingual language skills preferred

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Bronx, NY 10470: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Classroom experience: in Early Childhood setting - 5 years (Preferred)
  • Teaching: 3-5 years (Required)
  • Program leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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